News

Jul 10

Governor Abbott To Visit New York, Discuss Texas’ Open And Flourishing Business Climate

Governor Greg Abbott will visit New York City on Monday, July 13th and Tuesday, July 14th to discuss with business leaders and industry experts Texas' open and flourishing business climate.

Press Release

Jul 10

Governor Abbott Meets With National Commission On The Future Of The Army

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter and met with the National Commission on the Future of the Army to express his support for both the citizen-soldiers of the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) and the active duty Army troops who call Texas home.

Press Release

Jul 9

Governor Abbott Hosts Mexican Secretary Of Foreign Affairs José Antonio Meade Kuribreña

Governor Greg Abbott hosted José Antonio Meade Kuribreña, Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, and a small delegation of Mexican dignitaries at the Texas Governor’s Mansion to discuss trade, infrastructure and bilateral relations between the State of Texas and Mexico.

Press Release

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