News

Mar 11

Governor Abbott Announces Departure Of Senior Staff Members

Governor Greg Abbott’s Appointments Director, Luis Saenz, and his Director of Administration, Stacey Napier, today announced their departure from the governor’s office.

Mar 11

Governor Abbott Presents Texas Purple Hearts, Honors Victims Of Fort Hood Terror Attack

The victims of the November 2009 terrorist attack on Fort Hood today received honors at a ceremony in Killeen, Texas.

Mar 10

Governor Abbott Urges Texans to Continue Monitoring Weather, Flood Threats

Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans to remain vigilant and closely monitor weather conditions as rainfall is expected to continue impacting parts of Texas this week, which may lead to dangerous flash flooding and river flooding, especially in East and Southeast Texas.

Mar 10

Governor Abbott Hosts Reception On Classroom Connectivity With EducationSuperHighway

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception on classroom connectivity with EducationSuperHighway, a non-profit that has partnered with the State of Texas to upgrade Internet access in public school classrooms across the state.

Mar 10

Governor Abbott Announces McKesson Expansion In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that McKesson Corporation will consolidate and expand its operations in the Dallas metro area and open a new regional office in Irving, Texas.

Mar 9

Governor Abbott Files Appeal For Individual Assistance

Governor Greg Abbott today filed an appeal with President Obama for Individual Assistance for Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Franklin, Rockwall and Van Zandt counties.

Mar 9

Governor Abbott Accepts Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup For Fourth Year In A Row

Governor Greg Abbott today accepted Site Selection’s 2015 Governor’s Cup Award on behalf of the State of Texas.

Mar 7

Governor Abbott Establishes Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative

Governor Greg Abbott today established the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative to assess local economic activity, examine workforce challenges and opportunities, and consider innovative approaches to meeting the state’s workforce goals