News

Apr 30

Governor Abbott Congratulates McKinney As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of McKinney on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Apr 30

Governor Abbott Names Anderson President, Reappoints Boulware, Micheletti To San Jacinto River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Charles “Ed” Boulware and Mark Micheletti to the San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on October 16, 2027.

Appointment

Apr 30

Governor Abbott Reappoints Bugg To State Preservation Board

Governor Abbott reappointed Alethea Swann Bugg to the State Preservation Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding expected to impact the state through the week.

Press Release

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Condemns City Of San Marcos Antisemitic Resolution

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the City of San Marcos condemning its proposed antisemitic resolution openly flouting Texas state law.

Press Release

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Promotes Bail Reform At Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition Conference

Governor Greg Abbott today emphasized the need to fix Texas’ deadly and broken bail system and highlighted the continued state and local partnership to secure the border during the Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition’s 20th Annual Spring meeting in Austin.

Press Release

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Joins President Trump’s FEMA Review Council

Governor Greg Abbott today thanked President Donald J. Trump for his appointment to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, a bipartisan group tasked with reforming and streamlining the nation’s emergency management and disaster response system.

Press Release

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Five To Lower Colorado River Authority

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Curtis Ford, Aden Lasseter, Mark Mayo and reappointed Robert “Bobby” Lewis and Margaret “Meg” Voelter to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Press Release, Appointment