News

Aug 17

Governor Abbott, HHSC Secure $984 Million For Texas Hospitals

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) secured $984 million in annual funding to support private hospitals throughout the state.

Press Release

Aug 17

Governor Abbott Applauds South Texas’ Ingenuity At Rio Grande Valley Economic Summit

Governor Greg Abbott today applauded South Texas’ economic ingenuity and highlighted the region’s critical role in the booming Texas economy during a keynote address at the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Economic Summit in Edinburg.

Press Release

Aug 17

Governor Abbott Offers Reward In Shooting Of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in the shooting yesterday of a Harris County Sheriff’s deputy.

Press Release

Aug 17

Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $142 Billion Transportation Investment

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure.

Press Release

Aug 16

Governor Abbott Touts Nuclear Energy Development At UT Fireside Chat

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the important role of nuclear technology and energy in Texas’ thriving economy during a fireside chat with Dow and X-energy at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin.

Press Release

Aug 16

Governor Abbott Appoints Wise To 472nd Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed George Jerrell Wise to the 472nd Judicial District Court in Brazos County, effective September 1, 2023, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Aug 15

Governor Abbott Announces Weatherford Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Downtown Weatherford, Inc. will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, August 22.

Press Release

Aug 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Herring As 47th Judicial District Attorney

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jason Herring as District Attorney of the 47th Judicial District in Armstrong and Potter counties for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024 or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified

Appointment