News

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Meets With Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in Houston to discuss continued collaboration and progress on the joint energy task force.

Press Release

Feb 22

Governor Abbott Appoints Alvarez To Texas Workforce Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Julian Alvarez of Harlingen to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2017.

Appointment

Feb 21

ICYMI: Aerial RGV Surveillance Of Border Is Necessary

The recent decision by the Department of Homeland Security to reduce by nearly 50 percent the manpower for aerial surveillance of border patrol operations here does not seem to be prudent, nor has it been well explained.

Press Release

Feb 19

Governor Abbott Appoints Two To Dental Hygiene Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Christopher Covo and Lorie Jones for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021.

Appointment

Feb 19

ICYMI: California Policies Driving Tech Expertise To Texas

Editorial from Riverside County Press-Enterprise on California Policies Driving Tech Expertise To Texas.

Press Release

Feb 18

Governor Abbott Reappoints Brannan Commissioner Of Workers’ Compensation

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ryan Brannan of Austin Commissioner of Workers' Compensation at the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) for a term to expire February 1, 2017.

Appointment

Feb 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Parker Presiding Officer Of Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Frank Parker, Jr. of Brownsville presiding officer of the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire February 1, 2018.

Appointment

Feb 13

Governor Abbott Statement On The Passing Of Justice Scalia

Following the news of Justice Scalia's passing, Governor Abbott released the following statement:

Press Release