News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Appoints Nine To Texas Juvenile Justice Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joe Barton, Ph.D., Stephanie House, and Scott Matthew to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. Additionally, the Governor appointed William “Will” Durham, Luis Leija, and Manny Ramirez for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027 and appointed Edeska Barnes, Jerry Bullard, and Cyndi Wheless for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.
Governor Abbott Signs Historic Border Security Measures In Brownsville
Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law a transformative package of border security legislation passed during Special Session #3 and Special Session #4 of the 88th Texas Legislature at the Texas border wall in Brownsville.
Governor Abbott Appoints Kinsey Chair Of State Board Of Education
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Aaron Kinsey as Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) for a term set to expire on December 17, 2025.
Governor Abbott, First Lady Abbott Honor Veterans At Wreaths Across America Ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today honored the service and sacrifice of Texas veterans at the Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.
Operation Lone Star Border Strategies Combat Drug, Human Smuggling
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.
Governor Abbott Celebrates More Reliable Power Added To Texas Grid
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ efforts to add new, reliable power plants to support the state’s growing energy needs at Calpine Corporation’s (Calpine) Freestone County Energy Center expansion project announcement in Houston.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Atlanta
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Atlanta, Texas, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million In Job Training Grants To Lone Star College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $1,329,329 in Skills Development Fund (SDF) grants to Lone Star College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).