News

Feb 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Christi Craddick To Southern States Energy Board

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointment of Christi Craddick to serve as his designee to the Southern States Energy Board for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Feb 24

Governor Abbott Re-Designates Leisure And Hogsett To Land And Water Conservation Fund

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the re-designation of Brent Leisure as State Liaison Officer and Tim Hogsett as Alternate State Liaison Officer to the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Feb 20

Governor Abbott Statement On President Obama’s Request For Stay On Executive Amnesty Ruling

"The President’s stay request should be denied. A stay is typically granted to have the status quo maintained."

Press Release

Feb 20

Governor Abbott Statement On 2013 Texas High School Graduation Rate Exceeding National Average

The United States Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics recently released information detailing state-by-state graduation rates in 2012-13, with Texas’ Class of 2013 graduating at a rate of 88 percent and outpacing the national average of 81 percent.

Press Release

Feb 20

Governor Abbott Issues Official Proclamations Declaring Emergency Items

Governor Greg Abbott today issued five proclamations declaring emergency items to be immediately considered by the 84th Legislature of the state of Texas.

Press Release

Feb 19

Governor Abbott Statement On Travis County District Judge Ruling

Governor Abbott today released the following statement in response to the ruling by a Travis County District Judge:

Press Release

Feb 18

Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Attorney General Paxton And Senator Cruz Address Executive Am

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator Ted Cruz today held a joint press conference to address the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas’ decision on the lawsuit filed by a Texas-led coalition of 26 states challenging President Obama’s executive action on immigration.

Press Release

Feb 17

What Experts Are Saying About Governor Abbott’s State Of The State Speech

“Commends Governor Abbott For His Plan to Secure The Border” . . . “Demonstrating His Commitment To Securing Much-Needed Funding For Texas Highways” . . . “Abbott Understands The Important Issues Veterans Face”

Press Release