News – Press Release
WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Paves Way For Historic Transportation Funding Increase
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video highlighting Governor Abbott’s transportation funding initiative, which he named as an emergency item this legislative session, and the resulting legislation enacting his plan to build more roads without raising fees, taxes, tolls or debt.
Governor Abbott Signs Bills To Improve Transportation In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a ceremonial bill signing on the heliport at the Dallas Convention Center where he discussed the investments in transportation infrastructure made this legislative session.
Governor Abbott Signs Bill Authorizing Seizure-Reducing Treatment For Intractable Epilepsy Patients
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 339 (Eltife, R-Tyler; Klick, R-Fort Worth), which will allow individuals with intractable epilepsy (IE) to access cannabidiol (CBD oil) to reduce seizures.
Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of SB 632 And HB 26
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement regarding the Texas Legislature’s passage of SB 632 (Fraser, R-Horseshoe Bay) and HB 26 (Chen Button, R-Richardson), which together implement his higher education research emergency item by eliminating the Emerging Technology Fund (ETF) and creating the Governor’s University Research Initiative.
Presidential Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties
On Friday afternoon, Governor Greg Abbott requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas counties due to damage sustained from the severe weather, tornadoes and flooding. The President this evening granted the request for funds that will aid Texas counties as they continue to recover and rebuild.
Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties
Governor Greg Abbott today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration as a result of the damage sustained from the severe weather, tornado and flooding that began on May 4, 2015 and continues across the state.
WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Leads Transformation Of Early Education In Texas
Following Governor Greg Abbott signing his emergency early education initiatives into law on Thursday, the Office of the Governor today released a web video highlighting Governor Abbott’s plan to elevate Texas’ education system to be number one in the nation, beginning with the implementation of high-quality education standards for Texas Pre-K students.
Governor Abbott Signs Emergency Early Education Bills
Governor Greg Abbott today signed four bills implementing his emergency early education initiative.