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May 4

Governor Abbott Speaks With Garland Mayor, Receives DPS Briefing On Garland Shooting

Following the attack in Garland, Texas Sunday evening, Texas Governor Greg Abbott spoke this morning to Garland Mayor Douglas Athas to offer full support.

Press Release

May 4

Governor Abbott, First Lady Address Texas National Day Of Prayer Breakfast

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Texas National Prayer Breakfast in Austin where he delivered remarks and shared with attendees his official resolution declaring May 4th, 2015 the Texas National Day of Prayer.

Press Release

May 4

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Garland Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement on the shooting that took place in Garland, TX earlier this evening.

Press Release

Apr 30

First Lady Honors Women Members Of The 84th Legislature

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, along with Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Commission for Women, today hosted a luncheon to honor the women members of the 84th Texas Legislature and thank them for their leadership and commitment to Texas.

Press Release

Apr 30

Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos, Texas Delegation Visit Mexico

Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos, along with a small delegation from his office, concluded a multi-day official visit to the United Mexican States on behalf of the State of Texas.

Press Release

Apr 30

Governor Abbott Files Amicus Brief Supporting California Citizens’ Second Amendment Rights

Governor Greg Abbott today filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit brought by a coalition of California citizens and the California Rifle and Pistol Association Foundation against the County of San Diego to vindicate their Second Amendment rights.

Press Release

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Names Two To Texas Funeral Service Commission

Governor Greg Abbott today named Greg Compean of Richmond and Larry Allen of Mesquite to the Texas Funeral Service Commission (TFSC) for terms to expire February 1, 2021.

Appointment

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Appoints Two And Names Chair Of Private Security Board

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed and named Patricia “Patti” James of Houston, Chair of the Private Security Board. Additionally he appointed Claude “C.D.” Siems, also of Houston to the board, both for terms to expire on January 21, 2021.

Appointment