June 2, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the resignation of Peter Lake as Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). Lake has served as PUC Chairman since he was first appointed in April 2021, …
June 2, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state emergency response resources, as a significant flooding and severe weather threat continues across Northwest …
May 31, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today appointed John Scott as the short-term interim Attorney General of Texas, under Article 15, Section 5 of the Texas Constitution. “John Scott has the background and experience needed to …
May 31, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday celebrated the accomplishments of the eighth grade class of Robert C. Zamora Middle School at their graduation ceremony in San Antonio. Addressing the graduating class of over …
May 30, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas House of Representatives passing HB 1/HJR 1 for substantial property tax cuts as part of the special session #1 agenda. “The Texas House is the …
May 30, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Leading statewide business associations today shared their overwhelming support for Governor Greg Abbott's property tax cut plan announced in the special session #1 agenda that would rein in property taxes …
May 30, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Angleton will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, June 6. “Music is key to the Texas brand and …
May 30, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott last night issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 7, 2023 as the special election date to fill the unexpired term in House District 2 of the Texas House of Representatives. …
May 29, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced special session #1 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the Special Session that begins at 9:00 PM on Monday, May 29. Governor Abbott issued the following …
May 29, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today honored the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice to our nation during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans Memorial …
May 26, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; …
May 25, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced his request and approval by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a disaster declaration for communities affected by severe storms and a tornado that occurred on …
May 25, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Amarillo on Thursday, June 1. The Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners …
May 23, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state be lowered to half-staff tomorrow and issued a statewide call for Texans to take part in a moment of silence at 11:30 AM CT in memory of the …
May 23, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott yesterday hosted nine of his fellow Governors for a border security briefing to provide an update on the ongoing crisis and share insights into Texas' unprecedented response to President …
May 22, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today raised awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the many precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches by proclaiming May 21-27, 2023 as Hurricane Preparedness Week …
May 22, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration for communities affected by severe thunderstorms, large hail, and …
May 22, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced five Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $1.2 million have been awarded to five San Antonio-area schools by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). …
May 19, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; …
May 19, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today thanked Texas National Guard soldiers and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers for their selfless service at the southern border and provided an update on Texas' …
