News

May 27

Office Of The Governor And Capital Area Crime Stoppers Offer Reward In I-35 Rock Throwing Case

The Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, joined by the Capital Area Crime Stoppers, has announced a cash reward of up to $6,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible for the I-35 rock throwing attacks.

Press Release

May 27

Governor Abbott Announces Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center As Severe Weather Impacts T

Governor Greg Abbott this morning directed the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its emergency response status to Level III as severe storms and potential flooding is forecasted to impact parts of Texas through Memorial Day weekend.

Press Release

May 25

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Texas’ Lawsuit Against The Obama Administration

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the announcement that the State of Texas will file a lawsuit against the Obama administration.

Press Release

May 24

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Vice-Chair And Appoints Seven To The Advisory Council On Cultural Af

Governor Greg Abbott nameschair and vice-chair and appoints seven to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs.

Appointment

May 23

Governor Abbott Names Presiding Officer And Appoints Nine To Texas Board of Respiratory Care

Governor Greg Abbott names presiding officer and appoints nine to Texas Board of Respiratory Care.

Appointment

May 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Blackwell To Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Nancy Blackwell, P.E. for a term set to expire on August 31, 2017, to the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority.

Appointment

May 19

Governor Abbott Appoints Best As District Attorney For 119th Judicial District

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Best of San Angelo as District Attorney for the 119th Judicial District in Runnels, Concho and Tom Green Counties, effective June 1, 2016.

Appointment

May 18

Governor Abbott Sets Date For Special Runoff Election In HD 120

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation setting August 2, 2016 as the date for the special runoff election to fill the Texas House District 120.

Press Release