News

Dec 23

Governor Abbott Grants Clemency To Four Texans Recommended By Texas Board Of Pardons And Paroles

Governor Greg Abbott today granted pardons and restoration of civil rights to the following four Texans recommended by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles:

Press Release

Dec 23

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In December 2024

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In December 2024

Proclamation

Dec 23

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In December 2024

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In December 2024

Proclamation

Dec 23

Governor Abbott Further Renews Hurricane Beryl Disaster Proclamation In December 2024

Governor Abbott Further Renews Hurricane Beryl Disaster Proclamation In December 2024

Proclamation

Dec 23

Texas Holds The Line Against Border Crisis Throughout 2024

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continued to take historic action throughout 2024 under Operation Lone Star to secure the border and stop cartels and criminals from smuggling deadly drugs, weapons, and people into Texas.

Press Release

Dec 20

Texas Launches Billboard Campaign To Stop Dangerous Border Journeys

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 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Bass To Texas County And District Retirement System Board Of Trustees

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James M. Bass to the Texas County and District Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term set to expire on December 31, 2025.

Appointment

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Reappoints Atkinson To Texas Public Finance Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Billy M. Atkinson, Jr. to the Texas Public Finance Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment