News

Oct 27

Governor Abbott Appoints Bender As District Attorney For 506th Judicial District

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Andria Bender as District Attorney for the 506th Judicial District in Grimes County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Oct 27

Governor Abbott Attends Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber Of Commerce Luncheon

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (GDAACC) luncheon for the "Diversity Beyond Boundaries" awards to recognize and celebrate successful companies in the DFW area.

Press Release

Oct 26

Governor Abbott Announces $4.6 Million Supplemental Grant For Texas Child Advocacy Centers

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that his Criminal Justice Division has awarded a supplemental grant of $4.6 million to Child Advocacy Centers of Texas.

Press Release

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Technical College System Board of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tony Abad, Curtis Cleveland, and Alejandro “Alex” Meade, III to the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on August 31, 2021.

Appointment

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Contreras Judge Of The 187th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joey Contreras as judge of the 187th Judicial District Court in Bexar County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Hefley And Tips To Texas Funeral Service Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dianne Hefley and Kristin Tips to the Texas Funeral Service Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Appointment

Oct 25

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas House Speaker Joe Straus Decision To Not Seek Reelection

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the announcement from Texas House Speaker Joe Straus that he will not seek reelection.

Press Release

Oct 24

Governor Abbott Bets On Astros In Friendly Wager With California Governor Jerry Brown

Governor Greg Abbott today made a friendly wager with California Governor Jerry Brown on the outcome of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers, which begins tonight.

Press Release