News

Sep 11

WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Goes To Mexico

The Office of the Governor today released a web video following Governor Abbott's trip to Mexico City where he met with President Enrique Peña Nieto, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Claudia Ruiz Massieu, various Mexican cabinet officials and business leaders from across the country to discuss Texas and Mexico's deep cultural and economic ties.

Press Release

Sep 11

Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags To Half-Staff On National Day Of Remembrance

Governor Greg Abbott today, in accordance with President Barack Obama’s proclamation declaring September 11, 2015 as Patriot Day and a national day of remembrance, has ordered all flags in Texas, including the State of Texas flag, to fly at half-staff tomorrow, September 11, 2015.

Press Release

Sep 10

Flags At Half-Staff On Friday, September 11 For Patriot Day

Pursuant to a joint resolution approved by the United States Congress on December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89), President Barack Obama has issued a pr

Proclamation

Sep 10

Governor Abbott Appoints Niermann To Texas Commission On Environmental Quality

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jon Niermann of Austin to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a term to expire August 31, 2021.

Appointment

Sep 10

Governor Abbott Reappoints Nelson To Public Utility Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Donna Nelson to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) for a term set to expire September 1, 2021.

Appointment

Sep 10

Governor Abbott Presents Star Of Texas Awards

Governor Greg Abbott today presented the Star of Texas Awards to peace officers, firefighters, citizens and emergency medical first responders who have demonstrated extraordinary valor and courage in serving and protecting their communities.

Press Release

Sep 9

Governor Abbott Appoints Siebman Presiding Officer Of Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Clyde Siebman of Pottsboro presiding officer of the Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire February 1, 2016.

Appointment

Sep 9

What They Are Saying About Governor Abbott’s Trip To Mexico

“Abbott Has Shown Great Courage” . . . “We Salute Abbott For His Mexico Initiative” . . . “We Applaud His Just Completed Trip”

Press Release