News

Jun 15

Governor Abbott Vetoes HB 298 (85R)

Governor Greg Abbott vetoes House Bill No. 298.

Jun 15

Governor Abbott Vetoes HB 61 (85R)

Governor Greg Abbott vetoes House Bill No. 61.

Jun 15

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Awards Recipients

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 34th annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, today announced the 2017 award recipients.

Press Release

Jun 12

Governor Abbott Signs 2018-2019 State Budget Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed the 2018-2019 state budget into law.

Press Release

Jun 12

SB 1 Signature and Item Disapproval Proclamation (85R)

Governor Greg Abbott today signed the 2018-2019 state budget into law. In addition to signing the budget, the Governor vetoed approximately $120 million in spending from the budget.

Proclamation

Jun 8

Governor Abbott Speaks With Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

Governor Greg Abbott today spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a number of pro-Israel bills signed into law during the 85th legislature.

Press Release

Jun 7

Governor Abbott Meets With Vice President Pence At Johnson Space Center

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Vice President Mike Pence at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston where they announced and welcomed the new astronaut candidate class.

Press Release

Jun 6

Governor Abbott Announces Special Session

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a legislative special session that will begin on July 18th, 2017. 

Press Release