News

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Optometry Board

Governor Greg Abbott today named Dr. John Coble Chair of the Texas Optometry Board and appointed Dr. Carey Patrick, Dr. Ronald Hopping and Mr. Rene Peña to the Board for terms to expire on January 31, 2021.

Appointment

Apr 28

Governor Abbott On Concealed Handgun Licenses Reciprocity With The State Of Ohio

Recognizing valid concealed handgun licenses issued by the State of Ohio on or after March 23, 2015, as long as Ohio licensees comply with all laws, rules and regulations of the State of Texas governing the use and carrying of concealed handguns.

Proclamation

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Directs Texas State Guard To Monitor Operation Jade Helm 15

Following discussions aimed at ensuring Texans are fully informed on Operation Jade Helm 15, Governor Greg Abbott today met with Major General Gerald “Jake” Betty, Commander of the Texas State Guard, and directed him to monitor the Operation.

Press Release

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Statement On Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Cases

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement in advance of the United States Supreme Court hearing oral arguments today in a series of cases over whether states' same-sex marriage bans are constitutional.

Press Release

Apr 27

Secretary Of State Cascos To Visit Mexico

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos will travel to Mexico City on April 27th-30th to deliver a message of bilateral collaboration on behalf of the State of Texas.

Press Release

Apr 23

Governor Abbott Meets With Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez

Governor Greg Abbott today welcomed President Juan Orlando Hernandez of the Republic of Honduras to Texas for a meeting and discussion on the Texas-Honduras economic relationship.

Press Release

Apr 23

Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Senate Early Education Bills

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the passage of several of his priority early education initiatives in the Texas Senate.

Press Release

Apr 23

ICYMI: Governor Abbott On The Laura Ingraham Show

Governor Greg Abbott today joined The Laura Ingraham Show to discuss the ongoing lawsuit against the Obama Administration’s executive amnesty order and the importance of securing the border, among other issues.

Press Release