News

Jul 27

Governor Abbott Appoints Herrington To Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority Board Of Directo

Governor Abbott has appointed Jay Steven Herrington, D.D.S. to the Upper Neches River Municipal Water Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021.

Appointment

Jul 24

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Supreme Court’s Ruling To Repeal Houston Ordinance

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas Supreme Court’s ruling that requires the Houston City Council to repeal the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance or place it on the November ballot for a vote.

Press Release

Jul 22

Governor Of The State Of Texas Declares Disaster In Texas Counties

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 and June 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 22

Governor Abbott Statement On Sandra Bland

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing investigation into the arrest and death of Sandra Bland in Waller County.

Press Release

Jul 21

Governor Abbott Statement On Latest Planned Parenthood Video

Following the release of another video showing a Planned Parenthood official detailing disturbing abortion procedures, Governor Greg Abbott issued the below statement.

Press Release

Jul 18

Governor Abbott To Order National Guard To Carry Guns On Base

Governor Greg Abbott announced today he will authorize the Adjutant General John Nichols of the Texas National Guard to arm National Guard personnel at military facilities across Texas.

Press Release

Jul 16

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At 87th Annual Texas FFA Convention

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the 87th Annual Texas FFA Convention in Corpus Christi, TX to congratulate 2015 FFA scholarship winners and celebrate the accomplishments of Texas FFA students, teachers and the state agriculture industry as a whole.

Press Release

Jul 15

Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Correctional Officer Timothy Davison

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the death of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Correctional Officer Timothy Davison.

Press Release