News

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

Oct 14

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses 18th Annual State Of Texas Breast Cancer Awareness Day Rally

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today joined HHSC Commissioner Chris Traylor, members of the Texas Legislature, breast cancer survivors and others at the Texas Capitol for the 18th Annual State of Texas Breast Cancer Awareness Day.

Press Release

Oct 12

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To AG Paxton Offering Support To Childress Police Department

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton supporting the Childress Police Department’s decision to display our national motto, “In God We Trust”.

Press Release

Oct 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Clemmer Judge Of 450th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Don Clemmer of Austin as judge of the 450th Judicial District Court in Travis County for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016.

Appointment

Oct 10

Texas Prevails In Red River Showdown With Oklahoma

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the University of Texas Longhorns’ victory over the Oklahoma Sooners, resulting in 600 meals being served on behalf of Head Country Bar-B-Q to the Capital Area Food Bank in Austin.

Press Release