News

Nov 24

Governor Abbott Orders Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen DPS Trooper Damon Allen

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags at Texas Department of Public Safety facilities statewide to be lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen Trooper Damon Allen who was shot and killed yesterday in Freestone County following a traffic stop.

Press Release

Nov 23

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas DPS Trooper Killed In Freestone County

Governor Abbott today issued the following statement after a Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper was shot and killed in Freestone County.

Press Release

Nov 23

Governor Abbott And First Lady Cecilia Abbott Deliver Meals On Wheels On Thanksgiving Day

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today volunteered with Meals on Wheels in Austin, helping deliver Thanksgiving meals to those in need.

Press Release

Nov 21

Governor Abbott Reappoints Bayless To State Cemetery Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jim Bayless to the State Cemetery Committee, a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Appointment

Nov 20

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Nine To State Board Of Dental Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott appoints names chair and appoints nine to State Board of Dental Examiners.

Appointment

Nov 20

Office Of The Governor Offers Reward In Murder Case Of Texas Border Patrol Agent

Governor Greg Abbott has authorized a reward up to $20,000 through the Texas Crime Stoppers program for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of a U.S. Border Patrol agent and the serious injury of another.

Press Release

Nov 20

Governor Greg Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott has extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release

Nov 20

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Proclamation for 60 Texas Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Proclamation