News

Apr 3

Governor Abbott Hosts Reception Honoring Leading Texas Companies With Officials From New York Stock

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception at the Governor's Mansion honoring leading companies and CEOs from the state of Texas.

Press Release

Apr 3

Office Of The Governor Announces Reward In Murder Case Of Assistant Chief Deputy Clint Greenwood

The Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division today offered an additional reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons involved in the murder of Assistant Chief Deputy Clint Greenwood.

Press Release

Apr 3

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Murder Of Harris County Constable

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Harris County Constable Precinct 3 Assistant Chief Deputy Clinton Greenwood was murdered outside the Baytown courthouse earlier this morning.

Press Release

Apr 2

First Lady Encourages Texans To Help Find “A Place To Stay” For Texas Children In Foster Care

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended and addressed concertgoers at the A Place to Stay Concert, featuring music from the newly released album The Foster EP by Texas singer/songwriters Radney Foster and Kyle Hutton. The Foster EP is a collection of songs narrating some of the experiences of children in the Texas foster care system.

Press Release

Apr 2

Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Of State Operations Center, Authorizes Activation Of Texas Task

As severe weather continues to impact parts of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today elevated the readiness level of the State Operations Center (SOC) from level four (normal conditions) to level three (increased readiness).

Press Release

Mar 31

Governor Abbott Appoints Six To The Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Saul Herrera and reappointed Elizabeth Dickey, Marilou Fowler, Archer Hadley, Linda Millstone and Dylan Rafaty to the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities for terms set to expire February 1, 2019.

Appointment

Mar 31

Governor Abbott Announces Staff Changes

Governor Greg Abbott today announced David Whitley as the new Deputy Chief of Staff for the Governor’s office, replacing Robert Allen, who has been selected as the next President and CEO of the Texas Economic Development Corporation. Whitley currently serves as the Governor’s Appointments Director.

Press Release

Mar 31

Governor Abbott Breaks Ground For TxDOT’s US 281 Expansion Project

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) US 281 expansion project.

Press Release