News

Jan 18

Governor Abbott Statement On DOJ Critical Incident Review Of Robb Elementary School Tragedy

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) release of its Critical Incident Review of the Response to the Mass Shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Press Release

Jan 17

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Medicaid, CHIP Postpartum Coverage Extension To 12 Months

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Texas’ request to extend Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage from two to 12 months after pregnancy.

Press Release

Jan 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Sabine River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James W. “Bill” Bruce and reappointed Thomas Beall and Cliff Todd to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire July 6, 2029.

Appointment

Jan 12

Texas Transports Over 100,000 Migrants To Sanctuary Cities

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

Press Release

Jan 12

Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Response Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the State of Texas’ response to severe winter weather conditions expected to impact large portions of Texas this weekend into next week following a briefing with state officials at the State Operations Center in Austin.

Press Release

Jan 11

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Four To Texas Commission On The Arts

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Abid Neemuchwala and Nancy C. Windham and reappointed Patty Nuss to the Texas Commission on the Arts for terms set to expire on August 31, 2029.

Appointment

Jan 11

Governor Abbott Launches New Tourism Friendly Texas Community Program

Governor Greg Abbott today launched the new Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community program through Travel Texas in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism and invited interested Texas communities to submit a letter of intent to begin the certification process.

Press Release

Jan 10

Governor Abbott Announces Marble Falls Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Marble Falls has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release