News

Apr 15

Governor Abbott Touts Franchise Tax Proposal On Tax Day

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a press conference with Ellen Wood, co-founder and CEO of vcfo, a finance, human resources and recruiting professional services firm with Texas-based offices in Austin, Houston and Dallas, to promote his plan to reduce the business franchise tax.

Press Release

Apr 15

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses Leo C. Benavides Awards Dinner

First Lady Cecilia Abbott delivered the keynote address at last night's 17th Annual Leo C. Benavides Awards Dinner.

Press Release

Apr 14

2015 Barbara Jordan Media Awards Winners Announced

The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities today announced the winners of the 2015 Barbara Jordan Media Awards, as selected by a panel of judges consisting of journalists, professionals in the field of disabilities and individuals with disabilities.

Press Release

Apr 10

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses #Stand4Freedom Rally On Texas Ending Modern Slavery Day

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today addressed attendants of the Texas Ending Modern Slavery Day #Stand4Freedom Rally on the south steps of the Texas Capitol.

Press Release

Apr 10

Governor Abbott Attends Fort Hood Purple Heart Medal Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Purple Heart and Defense of Freedom Medal Ceremony honoring the victims of the 2009 Fort Hood terrorist attack.

Press Release

Apr 9

Governor Abbott Addresses Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce

Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Houston today to address the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, America’s largest Hispanic Chamber comprised of over 4,000 Hispanic business owners and community leaders.

Press Release

Apr 9

Governor Abbott Issues Special Election Call For HD-124 Runoff

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered a special election runoff to be held in House District 124 on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, for the purpose of electing a state representative to serve the remainder of term of the Honorable José Menéndez.

Press Release

Apr 9

Governor Abbott Sets April 21 Special Runoff Election for House District 124

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered a special election runoff to be held in House District 124 on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, for the purpose of electing a state representative to serve the remainder of term of the Honorable José Menéndez.

Proclamation