News

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Statement On The Death Of Rita Clements

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the death of former Texas First Lady and University of Texas System Board of Regents member, Rita Clements.

Press Release

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Department of Information Resources

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jay Dyer, Christian Alvarado, and Mike Bell to the Department of Information Resources (DIR) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019, February 1, 2021, and February 1, 2023, respectively. Additionally, the governor named Ben Gatzke presiding officer of the board. DIR coordinates, monitors, and directs information resources management within state government.

Appointment

Jan 5

Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 14

Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.

Press Release

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Proclaims January As Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Governor Abbott today proclaimed January 2018 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas.

Press Release

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Proclaims January 2018 to be Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Governor Abbott proclaims January 2018 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas.

Proclamation

Jan 4

Governor Abbott Appoints Villarreal To Texas Facilities Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rigo Villarreal to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023.

Appointment

Jan 3

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Five To The Task Force On Academic Credit And Industry Recognition

Governor Greg Abbott names chair and appoints five to the Task Force On Academic Credit and Industry Recognition.

Appointment

Jan 3

Governor Abbott And AG Paxton Announce Approval Of Request To Authorize FEMA Assistance For Houses Of Worship Affected By Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved their request to allow churches and religious organizations to receive the same public assistance available to other nonprofits aiding in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

Press Release