News

Apr 11

Governor Abbott Releases Statement On DFPS Leadership Changes

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the appointments of Henry "Hank" Whitman as the next Commissioner of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Kristene Blackstone as Assistant Commissioner for Child Protective Services.

Press Release

Apr 11

Governor Abbott Breaks Ground On New General Motors Financial Servicing Center

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new General Motors financial servicing center in San Antonio, TX.

Press Release

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Three And Names Presiding Officer To State Board Of Plumbing Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tom Freeman, Ben Friedman and Robi Jalnos to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for terms to expire September 5, 2021.

Appointment

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Awards 2016 Governor’s Science And Technology Champions Academy Scholarships

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the 54 students who won competitions at the 2016 Texas Science and Engineering Fair, hosted by the University of Texas at San Antonio last weekend, have been awarded scholarships to attend the Texas Governor’s Science and Technology Champions Academy.

Press Release

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting At Lackland Air Force Base

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the shooting at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

Press Release

Apr 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Tidwell To 6th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Wes Tidwell of Paris as judge of the 6th Judicial District Court in Lamar and Red River Counties for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016.

Appointment

Apr 6

Governor Abbott Delivers Welcome Address At 2016 World Travel And Tourism Council Global Summit

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered the welcome address for the opening session of the 2016 World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Dallas, Texas.

Press Release

Apr 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Maginnis To 435th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Patty Maginnis of Conroe as judge of the 435th Judicial District Court in Montgomery County for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016.

Appointment