August 13, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are launching nine COVID-19 antibody infusion centers …
August 13, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Corrigan OSB, L.L.C. ("Corrigan OSB") will establish a new production facility in Polk County, Texas. Corrigan OSB is the wholly owned Texas subsidiary of …
August 11, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has arranged for the deployment of more than 2,500 medical personnel to help hospitals care for the increasing …
August 11, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the filing of a mandamus petition in the 5th Court of Appeals to strike down the actions by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. The judge’s …
August 11, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today received a response from Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Jaime Masters concerning whether genital mutilation of a child for purposes of gender …
August 10, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that MD7, LLC, a mobile infrastructure consultancy, will relocate its corporate headquarters to Allen, Texas. The project will create 218 new jobs and more than $6.8 …
August 9, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $267 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food …
August 9, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced a series of actions the State of Texas is taking to mitigate the recent rise in COVID-19 cases in Texas. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be …
August 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jimmy Glotfelty to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire September 1, 2025. The PUC regulates the state's electric, water, …
August 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, August 31, 2021 as the special election date for the Texas State House of Representatives District 10 seat recently vacated by …
August 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steve Smith to the Tenth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Steve Smith …
August 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cari Starritt-Burnett as Judge of the 169th Judicial District Court in Bell County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall …
August 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson, and House Appropriations Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen today announced an additional month of …
August 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Abbott today sent a letter directing the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) to issue a determination of whether genital mutilation of a child for purposes of gender transitioning …
August 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arch “Beaver” Aplin to the ERCOT Board Selection Committee for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. Arch “Beaver” Aplin of Lake Jackson is president and CEO …
August 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today released a public service announcement (PSA) to kick off Tax-Free Weekend in the Lone Star State, encouraging Texans to stock up on school supplies and get their COVID-19 vaccine …
August 6, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Smithville, and the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, August 10. …
August 5, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12:00 p.m. on August 7, 2021. The proclamation identifies 17 agenda items for the second …
August 4, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Asian American Hotel Owners Association's (AAHOA) National Convention and Trade Show in Dallas. In his remarks, the Governor highlighted achievements of …
August 3, 2021 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Office of the Governor Press Secretary Renae Eze today issued a statement regarding a federal judge issuing a temporary halt to Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order GA-37, which restricts the …
