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Apr 24

Governor Greg Abbott Orders Emergency Special Election For The 27th Congressional District Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation ordering an emergency special election to elect a United States Representative for Texas Congressional District 27 to serve out the current unexpired term. The emergency special election will be held in Congressional District 27 on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

Apr 23

Governor Abbott Joins Education Leaders To Announce New Research Campus At Texas Medical Center

Governor Greg Abbott today joined prominent education and healthcare leaders from across the state to announce a new 30-acre research campus at Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas.

Apr 20

Governor Abbott And HUD Secretary Ben Carson Hold Press Conference On Disaster Recovery

Governor Greg Abbott today joined Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, Senator Ted Cruz, Congressman John Culberson and local officials in Houston, Texas to discuss the $5 billion recently allocated to Texas for Hurricane Harvey and disaster recovery.

Apr 19

Governor Abbott Announces Full Compliance With School Safety Directives

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that all Texas school districts and public junior college districts are in compliance with recent state required safety and security audits.

Apr 18

Governor Abbott Celebrates The 70th Anniversary Of The State Of Israel

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and spoke at a celebration for the State of Israel’s 70th Independence Day, hosted by the Israeli Consulate in Houston.

Apr 17

Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush.

Apr 17

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas' request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Hurricane Harvey survivors.

Apr 15

Governor Abbott Statement On Former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush.