News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Calls For Statewide Moment Of Silence To Honor Victims Of October 7th Terrorist Attacks In Israel
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation calling for a statewide moment of silence at 7:00 AM CT on October 7, 2025, and day of observance to honor the victims whose lives were tragically taken due to the acts of war committed by the brutal terrorist organization Hamas and in remembrance of those who are still held hostage to this day.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Laredo As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Laredo for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Appoints Cusick As Galveston County Criminal District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Kenneth Cusick as the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Appoints Pierce To 180th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Tami Pierce to the 180th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Appoints McDaniel To 498th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Katherine McDaniel to the 498th Judicial District Court in Kendall County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Honors Victims At Israeli Remembrance Ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott last night delivered remarks at the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's October 7th remembrance ceremony to honor victims of the brutal terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in 2023.
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2025 Manufacturing Week In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of Texas’ manufacturing sector and the role it plays in fueling innovation, driving economic growth, and creating new jobs in communities across Texas by proclaiming October 3-10, 2025 as Manufacturing Week in Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces More Than $8.5 Million In Grants To 35 Central Texas Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $8.5 million were awarded to 35 organizations in Central Texas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s Grants Across Texas presentations.