News

Feb 28

Governor Abbott Appoints Callas And Wesson To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ray Callas, M.D. and Gary Wesson, D.D.S. to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Appointment

Feb 27

Governor Abbott Meets With Members Of The Texas Congressional Delegation

Governor Greg Abbott today met with members of the Texas Congressional Delegation in Washington D.C. to discuss Texas' ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey. A readout of the meeting can be found below.

Press Release

Feb 26

Governor Abbott Meets With President Trump And Federal Officials In Washington D.C.

Governor Greg Abbott today met with a number of federal officials in Washington D.C including President Donald Trump and various cabinet secretaries to discuss a range of issues facing Texas and our nation.

Press Release

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Commutes Death Sentence Of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation commuting the death sentence of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker following a unanimous decision by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Press Release

Feb 22

Proclamation Commuting Death Sentence Of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation commuting the death sentence of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker following a unanimous decision by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Proclamation

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Names Lake Chair And Appoints Paup To Texas Water Development Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brooke Paup to the Texas Water Development Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor named Peter Lake chairman of the board.

Appointment

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Designates Three To Texas Violent Gang Task Force

Governor Greg Abbott has designated Martin “Ringo” Deleon Jr., Faith Johnson, and Brian Martinez to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force for terms to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Feb 21

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Jefferson And Orange County Board Of Pilot Commissioners

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed James Scott, Shawn Sparrow, and Milton “Brad” Taylor to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms to expire on August 22, 2019.

Appointment