News

Apr 21

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday

Governor Greg Abbott is reminding all Texans that they will be able to purchase emergency preparation supplies tax free this weekend.

Press Release

Apr 20

Governor Abbott Accepts Consumer Technology Association’s Innovation Champion Award

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Digital Patriots Dinner in Washington, D.C., to accept the Innovation Champion Award on behalf of the State of Texas.

Press Release

Apr 20

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Meals On Wheels Texas Annual State Conference

First Lady Cecilia Abbott attended and delivered remarks today at the Meals on Wheels Texas Annual State Conference in Waco.

Press Release

Apr 19

Governor Abbott Names Chambers To Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has named Ruth Chambers of Dallas to the Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee for a term set to expire August 29, 2018.

Appointment

Apr 19

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Executive Amnesty Lawsuit On TheBlaze

Governor Greg Abbott on Monday appeared on Dana, hosted by TheBlaze TV’s Dana Loesch, to discuss the Texas-led lawsuit against the Obama Administration’s executive amnesty now before the Supreme Court.

Press Release

Apr 18

Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster In Texas Counties

As severe weather continues across the State of Texas, Governor Abbott today declared a state of disaster in the following Texas Counties: Austin, Bastrop, Fort Bend, Colorado, Grimes, Harris, Montgomery, Waller and Wharton.

Press Release

Apr 18

Disaster Proclamation Issued For Southeast Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott declares proclamation for Southeast Texas flooding.

Proclamation

Apr 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Ginn Chief Administrative Law Judge

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lesli Ginn of Austin as Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), effective May 1, 2016.

Appointment