News

Nov 25

Presidential Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties

The President this morning granted the request for Individual Assistance for 15 counties that will aid Texans as they continue to recover and rebuild.

Press Release

Nov 24

Governor Abbott To Lead Business Development Mission To Cuba

Governor Abbott will lead a delegation to Havana, Cuba where he will hold meetings and events to focus on travel, trade and exports from Monday, November 30th to Wednesday, December 2nd.

Press Release

Nov 24

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Death Of Four Army Soldiers At Fort Hood

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the death of four U.S. Army soldiers who were killed in a helicopter crash during a training mission at Fort Hood on Monday evening.

Press Release

Nov 23

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Humanities Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Mary Louise Albritton of Fort Worth, Jenni Hord of Midland and Amy Warren of Dallas to Humanities Texas for terms to expire on December 31, 2016.

Appointment

Nov 21

ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Rejection Of Obama Administration’s Syrian Refugee Resettlement Pro

Governor Greg Abbott today appeared on Fox News' "America's News HQ" to discuss Texas' efforts to block the Obama Administration's Syrian refugee resettlement program and ensure the safety of Texas citizens.

Press Release

Nov 20

Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster In 15 Texas Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in Bastrop, Brazoria, Caldwell, Comal, Galveston, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Hays, Hidalgo, Liberty, Navarro, Travis, Willacy, and Wilson Counties in the State of Texas.

Press Release

Nov 20

Governor Abbott Announces Staff Changes

Governor Greg Abbott’s Legislative Director, Randy Erben, today announced his departure from the governor’s office after serving on behalf of the Governor since his Inauguration earlier this year.

Press Release

Nov 20

Disaster Proclamation Issued For October Severe Storms

Governor Greg Abbott has issued the following proclamation concerning the recent storms in Texas.

Proclamation