News – Press Release

Jun 3

Governor Abbott Statement On Terror Attacks In London

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the terror attacks in London this evening.

Jun 2

First Lady Addresses Heart Of Business Summit In Austin

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended and provided the luncheon keynote at the first annual Heart of Business Summit. The Summit is hosted by Austin Gives, a program of the Austin Chamber of Commerce that recognizes and encourages business philanthropy.

May 31

Reforming Texas’ Foster Care System

Governor Greg Abbott today signed several bills that will reform Texas’ foster care system and Child Protective Services (CPS).

May 29

Governor Abbott Signs Bill Ending Local Regulations Of Transportation Network Companies

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 100 (HB 100), which will end a patchwork of local regulations on ride-sharing companies in Texas and expands transportation options.

May 27

Governor Abbott Signs Court Security Bill

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 42, which increases security for judges by expanding security reporting requirements and creating a judicial security division, among other measures.

May 26

Governor Abbott Signs Law Strengthening 2nd Amendment Rights In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 16 (SB 16), which reduces the fee for a license to carry a handgun in the state of Texas.

May 25

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Visits And Tours Two Local Nonprofits While In San Angelo

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited San Angelo, where she stopped by two local nonprofits, the Children’s Advocacy Center of Tom Green County, Inc., and West Texas RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program), which is housed at the West Texas Rehabilitation Center.

May 25

Governor Abbott Signs Bill Cracking Down On Inappropriate Teacher-Student Relationships

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 7 (SB 7), which aims to crack down on inappropriate teacher-student relationships in Texas.