News

Oct 20

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Ending Medicaid Funding To Planned Parenthood In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today appeared on Fox News' America's Newsroom to discuss Texas' decision to eliminate taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood affiliates across the state.

Press Release

Oct 19

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Participates In Read Across the Globe Effort To Set New Guinness World Rec

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today participated in the worldwide “Read Across the Globe” initiative.

Press Release

Oct 19

Governor Abbott Appoints Medary Presiding Judge Of Fifth Administrative Judicial Region

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Missy Medary of Corpus Christi presiding judge of the Fifth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.

Appointment

Oct 19

Texas Eliminates Taxpayer Funding To Planned Parenthood Providers

Following the release of gruesome videos filmed at Planned Parenthood facilities, including Gulf Coast in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott announced his LIFE Initiative to provide greater protections for children in the womb and prevent the sale of baby body parts.

Press Release

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Releases Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2015-2020

In coordination with the Texas Office of Homeland Security and the Texas Homeland Security Council, Governor Greg Abbott today released the Texas Homeland Security Strategic Plan (2015-2020).

Press Release

Oct 16

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To BLM Director Over Federal Land Grab

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Neil Kornze, Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), regarding his agency’s continued efforts to take control of land along the Texas-Oklahoma border—land that has been privately owned and managed for decades.

Press Release

Oct 15

Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster In Bastrop County

As severe wildfires continue, Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in Bastrop County, authorizing further mobilization of state resources to assist impacted communities.

Press Release

Oct 15

Governor Of The State Of Texas Declares Disaster In Bastrop County

Governor Greg Abbott declares a state of disaster for Bastrop County authorizing further mobilization of state resources to assist impacted communities.

Proclamation