News

Jul 9

Governor Abbott Appoints 7 To Texas Board Of Nursing

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Diana Flores, Francis Stokes, Dr. Allison Edwards and David E. Saucedo II, and reappointed Kathy Leader-Horn, to the Board of Nursing for terms to expire on January 31, 2021.

Appointment

Jul 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Lunceford Judge Of 61st District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Erin Lunceford as judge of the 61st Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term to expire at the next general election in November 2016.

Appointment

Jul 8

Governor Abbott Ceremonially Signs Pro-Life Judicial Bypass Reform (HB 3994)

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a ceremonial bill signing for House Bill 3994 (Morrison, R-Victoria; Perry, R-Lubbock), which reforms Texas’ existing judicial bypass laws to improve the protection of a minor seeking an abortion.

Jul 7

Governor Abbott Breaks Ground On New Facebook Data Center

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the groundbreaking of a new Facebook data center in Fort Worth, TX.

Press Release

Jul 6

Governor Abbott Presents Lone Star Medal Of Valor Award

Governor Greg Abbott today presented the Lone Star Medal of Valor Award to Werner W. “Ronnie” Reininger, CPL., USMC (retired) in San Antonio, Texas. The Lone Star Medal of Valor is an esteemed military service decoration awarded to an active member or veteran of the United States Armed Services who has demonstrated outstanding bravery and heroism while serving.

Press Release

Jul 3

ICYMI: Governor Abbott: Texas To New Hampshire Businesses: Come On Down

Last week, Gov. Maggie Hassan vetoed a fiscally responsible budget that reduced the tax burden on job creators while funding critical services in the Granite State. New Hampshire already has high business tax rates when compared to surrounding states — and especially when compared to Texas.

Press Release

Jul 2

Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents And Student Representative To The Texas Higher E

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 10 student regents to their respective universities for terms expiring on May 31, 2016. Governor Abbott also appointed a student representative to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Appointment

Jul 2

Texas Reaches Agreement On Deep Water Horizon Case

Texas today announced an agreement in principle between BP Exploration and Production Inc. and the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and the U.S. federal government.

Press Release