News – Press Release

Jul 15

Governor Abbott Discharged From Brooke Army Medical Center

Governor Greg Abbott was discharged this afternoon from Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio following treatment for 2nd and 3rd degree burns suffered last week.

Jul 15

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Texas Victims Of Nice Attack

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement upon receiving confirmation that Texas residents Sean Copeland and his son Brodie were among the victims in the Nice terrorist attack.

Jul 14

Governor Abbott Announces Ten Governor’s University Research Initiative Grant Awards

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has recruited ten distinguished researchers to Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston as part of the Governor’s University Research Initiative.

Jul 12

Update On Governor Abbott’s Medical Procedure At Brooke Army Medical Center

Governor Greg Abbott today underwent a successful skin graft procedure at Brooke Army Medical Center to repair damage from significant burns on both feet.

Jul 12

Commissioner Whitman Submits Letter Outlining Proposals For CPS Overhaul To Governor Abbott

At the request of Governor Greg Abbott, Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Hank Whitman today submitted a letter that includes 10 proposals to improve the Texas child welfare system and Child Protective Services (CPS).

Jul 11

Update On Governor Abbott’s Visit To Brooke Army Medical Center

Governor Greg Abbott today visited Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio where he received additional treatment on the 2nd and 3rd degree burns that he sustained on both legs below the knees and both feet after coming into contact with scalding water.

Jul 9

Statement On Governor Abbott’s Call With President Obama

Governor Greg Abbott today spoke with President Obama who called to offer his condolences for the five officers killed in Dallas on Thursday night.

Jul 8

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Additional Texas Counties

The federal government today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Public Assistance for Bandera, Bastrop, Brown, Caldwell, Eastland, Fayette, Fort Bend, Grimes, Hood, Houston, Jasper, Kleberg, Polk, San Jacinto and Washington Counties.