News

Nov 14

Governor Abbott Appoints D’Andrea To Public Utility Commission Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arthur D’Andrea to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire September 1, 2023.

Appointment

Nov 10

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To P-TECH Advisory Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Charles “Chuck” Cook, Angela Farley, Jose “Joe” Gomez, and Mike Reeser to the P-TECH Advisory Council for terms at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Nov 10

Governor Abbott Appoints Birdwell Justice Of The Second Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Wade Birdwell as justice of the Second Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Nov 10

Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 9

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

Press Release

Nov 9

Governor Abbott, House And Senate Leadership Announce State Funds To Help Victims Of Hurricane Harvey Pay For Debris Removal

Governor Greg Abbott today, in partnership with Texas House and Senate leaders, announced the approval of emergency funding to help Texans in disaster-declared counties pay for the removal of debris caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release

Nov 8

Governor Abbott Proclaims November 12th As Day Of Prayer Following Sutherland Springs Tragedy

Governor Greg Abbott today proclaimed Sunday, November 12th as a day of prayer in Texas following the deadly mass shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas over the weekend.

Press Release

Nov 8

Governor Abbott Proclaims A Day of Prayer

Governor Greg Abbott today proclaims Sunday, November 12th as a day of prayer in Texas following the deadly mass shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas over the weekend.

Proclamation

Nov 8

Governor Abbott Announces Two Governor’s University Research Initiative Grant Awards

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has recruited two distinguished researchers as part of the Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI). This initiative aims to bring nationally-recognized researchers to Texas institutions of higher education.

Press Release