News

Jul 30

Governor Of The State Of Texas Declares Disaster In Additional Texas Counties

WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued Emergency Disaster Proclamations on May 11, May 15, May 25, May 26, May 29, June 3, June 18, June 22 and July 22, 2015, certifying that the severe weather, tornado and flooding event that began on May 4, 2015, has caused a disaster in many Texas counties.

Proclamation

Jul 30

Governor Abbott Announces LiveOps Headquarters Relocation From California To Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that LiveOps, the global leader in cloud contact center and customer service solutions, will relocate its corporate headquarters from Redwood City, California to Cedar Park, Texas.

Press Release

Jul 30

Governor Abbott Meets With Czech Ambassador Petr Gandalovič

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Petr Gandalovič, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States, to discuss the promotion of trade and investment between the Czech Republic and South Texas.

Press Release

Jul 29

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Border Security On The Sean Hannity Show

Governor Greg Abbott spoke with FOX News radio host Sean Hannity today to discuss how Texas is stepping up to secure our border in the wake of federal government inaction by signing into law the most comprehensive border security plan in the nation.

Press Release

Jul 29

Governor Abbott Names Dan Friedkin Chairman of Parks and Wildlife Commission

Governor Greg Abbott today named T. Dan Friedkin of Houston Chairman of the Parks and Wildlife Commission for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Jul 29

Governor Abbott Appoints Ruggero Hughs To Texas Workforce Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ruth Ruggero Hughs of Austin to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021.

Appointment

Jul 28

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Council On Cardiovascular Disease And Stroke

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kyle Sheets to the Texas Council on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Stroke for a term set to expire February 1, 2017.

Appointment

Jul 27

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Credit Union Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steve Gilman, Beckie Stockstill Cobb and Yusuf Farran to the Credit Union Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021.

Appointment