News

Nov 12

Governor Abbott Announces NRG Energy Expansion In Chambers County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that an NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) natural gas facility to be constructed at the existing NRG Cedar Bayou power production complex in Chambers County has been designated as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program.

Press Release

Nov 12

Governor Abbott Reappoints Riggs To Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Weldon Riggs to the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Nov 12

Governor Abbott Reappoints Lewis As Sabine River Compact Administration Commissioner

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Michael H. “Mike” Lewis as Sabine River Compact Administration Commissioner for a term set to expire on July 12, 2031.

Appointment

Nov 12

Governor Abbott Celebrates Launch Of Nasdaq Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the announcement by Nasdaq, Inc. to launch their own Texas financial exchange, Nasdaq Texas.

Press Release

Nov 11

Governor Abbott Administers New Lawyer Oath To Texas Veterans

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks and administered the New Lawyer Oath to Texas veterans who recently passed the bar exam at the Governor's Mansion. 

Press Release

Nov 10

Governor Abbott Directs Investigations Into Texas Southern University Finances

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety and called on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts to launch investigations into Texas Southern University's (TSU) finances.

Press Release

Nov 10

Texas Increases Opportunities For Kinship Foster Families

HHSC Streamlines Regulations For Kinship Foster Care

Press Release

Nov 10

Governor Abbott Celebrates United States Marine Corps’ 250th Birthday

Governor Greg Abbott today joined Texas Marines, service members, and veterans to celebrate the United States Marine Corps' (USMC) 250th birthday during a ceremony at the Texas Capitol.

Press Release