News

Mar 12

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Package Bombings

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following multiple package bombings in Austin, TX.

Press Release

Mar 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To University Of Houston System Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Doug Brooks, Joe Gutierrez, and Jack Moore to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on August 31, 2023.

Appointment

Mar 12

Governor Abbott Appoints 12 To Governor’s Commission For Women

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Estela Avery, Tina Yturria Buford, Starr Corbin, Karen Harris, Amy Henderson, Karen Manning, Imelda Navarro, Rienke Radler, Jinous Rouhani, Catherine Susser, and Laura Koenig Young, and appointed Nathali Parker to the Governor's Commission for Women for terms set to expire on December 31, 2019.

Appointment

Mar 11

Governor Abbott Meets With Taoiseach Prime Minister of Ireland Leo Varadkar

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) Leo Varadkar at the Texas Governor's Mansion to discuss the growing relations between Texas and Ireland.

Press Release

Mar 9

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Vice Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael J. Plank, Donna N. Williams, and Welcome Wilson, Jr. to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms set to expire on August 31, 2023.

Appointment

Mar 9

Governor Abbott Meets With Administrator Of The Small Business Administration Linda McMahon

Governor Greg Abbott today met with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon in Austin, Texas.

Press Release

Mar 8

Governor Abbott Accepts Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup Award

Governor Greg Abbott today joined business leaders from across the state at the Texas Governor's Mansion to accept Site Selection Magazine’s 2017 Governor's Cup, an annual award that recognizes the top-performing states for business and job creation.

Mar 8

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Meets With Local Officials And Business Leaders In The Rio Grande Valley

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited the Rio Grande Valley where she made stops in Harlingen and Raymondville to speak with local elected officials and business leaders.

Press Release