News

Aug 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Nober To Holocaust, Genocide, And Antisemitism Advisory Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Roger Nober to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Press Release, Appointment

Aug 1

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Borger

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Borger, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Press Release

Jul 31

Governor Abbott Announces $87.7 Million In Housing Tax Credits

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded $87.7 million in housing tax credits to help finance the development or rehabilitation of 54 rental properties offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state.

Press Release

Jul 31

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Historical Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Garrett Donnelly, Laurie Limbacher, and Cathy McKnight and appointed Fritz Duda and Ted Houghton to the Texas Historical Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Press Release, Appointment

Jul 29

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In July 2023

Governor Abbott Renews Drought Disaster Declaration In July 2023

Proclamation

Jul 29

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In July 2023

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Declaration In July 2023.

Proclamation

Jul 28

Operation Lone Star Defends Texas’ Right To Secure The Border

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.

Press Release

Jul 27

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Three To Texas Board of Criminal Justice

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill Welch, Nate Sprinkle, and Sydney Zuiker to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. Additionally, he named Eric Nichols as chair.

Appointment