News

Dec 16

The Governor’s Committee To Support The Military Releases 2024 Report

The Governor’s Committee to Support the Military today released their 2024 report with recommendations for policy changes and legislative action to improve education, health care, quality of life, workforce development, encroachment, and infrastructure as they relate to the military community of Texas.

Press Release

Dec 16

Governor Abbott Announces Over $17 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities

Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $17 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program.

Press Release

Dec 16

Governor Abbott Names Almeida Chair Of Family And Protective Services Council

Governor Greg Abbott has named M. Connie Almeida, Ph.D. as chair of the Family and Protective Services Council.

Appointment

Dec 13

Texas Arrests Mexican Mafia Gang Members, Human Smugglers

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

Dec 13

Governor Abbott Names Ramirez Chair Of Texas Juvenile Justice Board

Governor Greg Abbott has named Manny Ramirez as chair of the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. The Board is charged with developing and implementing rules to govern the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

Appointment

Dec 13

Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In December 2024

Governor Abbott Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In December 2024

Proclamation

Dec 12

Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Robust Energy Industry At Dallas Citizens Council

Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ robust energy sector during a fireside chat at the Dallas Citizens Council 2024 Annual Meeting in Dallas. 

Press Release

Dec 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Judicial Compensation Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rodney Anderson and reappointed Phil Johnson and Linda Kinney to the Judicial Compensation Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment