News

Aug 22

Governor Abbott Issues Wildfire Disaster Declaration In August 2023

Governor Abbott Issues Wildfire Disaster Declaration In August 2023

Proclamation

Aug 22

Governor Abbott Appoints Thomas To Permanent School Fund Corporation Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cliff Thomas to the Permanent School Fund Corporation Board of Directors for a term to expire on January 1, 2029. The Board oversees the investment of the multibillion-dollar Permanent School Fund, a major source of funding for Texas public schools.

Appointment

Aug 22

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In August 2023

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In August 2023

Proclamation

Aug 22

Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Economic Leadership At TAB Summit

Governor Greg Abbott today received the Texas Association of Business' (TAB) 2023 Economic Trailblazer Award for his ongoing efforts to keep Texas the economic engine of America during a virtual fireside chat for the TAB South Texas Development Summit.

Press Release

Aug 22

Governor Abbott Announces Menard Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the Menard County Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, August 29.

Press Release

Aug 22

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Darren Schlosser to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027

Appointment

Aug 21

Governor Abbott Deploys Resources Ahead Of Tropical Depression Nine

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state emergency response resources and activate the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response Conditions) ahead of Tropical Depression Nine’s expected landfall in South Texas on Tuesday morning.

Press Release

Aug 21

Governors Abbott, Noem, Pillen, Reynolds, Stitt Band Together To Secure Border

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Eagle Pass with Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to provide an update on their joint efforts under Texas' Operation Lone Star to respond to President Joe Biden's reckless open border policies.

Press Release