News

Mar 5

Nominations Now Open For The 2019 Governor’s Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2019 Governor's Volunteer Awards.

Mar 5

Governor Abbott Statement On House Bill 3

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the filing of House Bill 3, which addresses school finance reform in Texas.

Mar 5

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Texas Oil & Gas Association’s Annual Ad Valorem Tax Conference

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Texas Oil & Gas Association's (TXOGA) annual ad valorem tax conference in Austin.

Mar 4

Governor Abbott Accepts Governor’s Cup Award

Governor Greg Abbott today accepted Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup Award for a record-breaking seventh year in a row.

Feb 28

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To Appointees And State Agencies On Open Meetings Act

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to appointees and state agencies following the Texas Criminal Court of Appeals' ruling striking down a key provision of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

Feb 27

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association Annual Convention

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) annual convention in Austin.

Feb 25

Presidential Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties

The President today granted Governor Greg Abbott's request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 33 Texas counties.

Feb 25

HUD Provides $652 Million To Texas In Hurricane Harvey Recovery Funds

Governor Greg Abbott today held a joint press conference call with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, in which they announced $652 million in additional funding for Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey