News

May 30

Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Pro-Business Climate At NYSE Fireside Chat

Governor Greg Abbott today championed Texas’ booming economy and the unique business opportunities in the state that allow businesses—large and small—to thrive during a fireside chat at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Summit in Houston.

Press Release

May 30

Governor Abbott Adds Counties To Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In May 2024

Governor Abbott Adds Counties To Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In May 2024

Proclamation

May 30

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Nursing

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Manny Cavazos, Mary Grace Landrum, and Nancy Lewis to the Texas Board of Nursing for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025, January 31, 2027, and January 31, 2029, respectively.

Appointment

May 29

Governor Abbott Statement On TEA’s New Open Education Resource Instructional Materials

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement in support of the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) new open education resource (OER) instructional materials that were unveiled this morning:

Press Release

May 28

Governor Abbott Proclaims 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today raised awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches by proclaiming May 26-June 1, 2024 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas.

Press Release

May 28

Governor Abbott Announces Federal Approval For SNAP Hot Foods Purchases, Replacement Benefits In 5 More Counties

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients impacted by recent storms to purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits.

Press Release

May 28

Governor Abbott Announces Federal Assistance Approved For Counties Impacted By Severe Storms Over The Weekend

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas to add four Texas counties impacted by severe weather and tornadoes over the weekend to the Presidential Disaster Declaration.

Press Release

May 27

Governor Abbott Remembers Fallen Heroes At Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen.

Press Release