Governor Greg Abbott last night detailed his mission to expand education freedom for all Texans and how increasing school choice options will help boost the quality of public education across the state at a Parent Empowerment Night at Cypress…

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the announcement of a multi-year distribution agreement between Newsmax Media, Inc and DIRECTV that will return the Newsmax channel to the satellite television provider: "This agreement…

Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas' strong partnerships with businesses and discussed his vision for the state's continued economic success at a luncheon hosted by the Austin Chamber of Commerce. With more than 160 local business and community…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced two Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $311,000 by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to Copperas Cove Independent School District (ISD) to support career training. The two grants…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Film Friendly Texas Workshop on Tuesday, April 4 in Lubbock. The workshop hosted by the Texas Film Commission is open to community representatives interested in learning about the media production industries of…

Governor Greg Abbott today outlined his priority to secure education freedom for all Texans at Parent Empowerment Day at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Addressing a crowd of parents, teachers, students, legislators, and other parent empowerment…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Texas communities affected by severe weather and tornadoes in…

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; and prevent, detect, and interdict…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved a request from the State of Texas for a disaster declaration in communities affected by tornadoes in Southeast Texas on January 24. Counties included in…

Governor Greg Abbott today defended the nation’s energy industry in a letter to President Joe Biden that denounces the Biden Administration's efforts to force environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards upon America’s…

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact large portions of the state beginning today through Friday evening. …

Governor Greg Abbott today outlined his priorities for the 88th Legislative Session that will maintain Texas' position as America's number one economic destination at a luncheon hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWC). Addressing over 200…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced his support for the proposed Texas CHIPS Act legislation at a press conference at the Texas Capitol in Austin. The proposed Texas CHIPS Act would leverage Texas’ investments in the semiconductor industry,…

Texas Leads For Jobs Added Over Last Year, Growing Faster Than U.S. AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texans and Texas employers on helping our state lead the nation in job growth, following the news showing Texas led all…

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Clay C. Cash, Tim G. Culp, and Shelley Sweatt, Ed.D. to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on January 31, 2029. Clay C. Cash of Lubbock is president of Cash Family…

Governor Greg Abbott today debuted the Laredo Police Department’s (LPD) new Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center during a ribbon cutting ceremony in Laredo. As the ninth of its kind in Texas, the Laredo TAG Center will collaborate with other law…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Texarkana will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, March 20. “Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies,” said…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 9th, issued a statement following a U.S. federal judge's ruling that the Biden Administration has violated federal law by releasing illegal immigrants en masseat our southern border: "On March 8th,…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott on March 9th, highlighted rural support for parental rights and school choice at a Parent Empowerment Night at Grace Community School in Tyler. Addressing over 500 local parents, teachers, and students in a packed…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 10th, celebrated the state’s growing workforce and strong economy following the latest employment release from the Texas Workforce Commission showing Texas again broke the all-time record for total…

AUSTIN- 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; and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marcella Burke and reappointed Gilbert “Gil” Burciaga to the School Land Board for terms set to expire on August 29, 2023. The Board manages the acquisition, sale, and mineral leasing of…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 9th, touted Texas’ economic development success and highlighted important industries making our state the ninth-largest economy in the world during a fireside chat at the Texas Economic Development…

Greetings and welcome to the March edition of the Texas Crime Stoppers newsletter! Spotlight: Texas 10 Most Wanted Program is celebrating 30 years since it’s inception The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that 2022 was the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 8th, championed Texas’ booming economy and outlined his legislative priorities at a Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) luncheon. Speaking to a crowd of over 400 business leaders, the Governor highlighted…

Dear Texas Economic Development Stakeholders, As I'm sure you've heard, Texas has once again secured the prestigious Governor's Cup for the 11th year in a row—a new all-time record! Texas proudly accepts this award as a symbol of our…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 7th night, advocated for protecting parents' rights to choose the best education opportunity for their child at a Parent Empowerment Night at Brazos Christian School in Bryan. “Our country…

Effective, Reliable, Accessible Transportation: A Lifeline for People with Disabilities The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) works on a variety of transportation issues from accessible parking and paratransit services…

Thank you for signing up to be notified when the Regulatory Compliance Division of the Office of the Governor commences a review of a proposed rule. Established pursuant to Subchapter C, Chapter 57, Texas Occupations Code, the Regulatory Compliance…

Governor Greg Abbott today honored first responders who have gone above and beyond to protect their communities at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's (HLSR) First Responders of the Year Awards Ceremony. During the ceremony held at NRG Center,…

AUSTIN- Governor Greg Abbott on March 2nd, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the State Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) as storms move across the state with…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott last night (March 2nd) touted support among rural Texans for education freedom and school choice at a Parent Empowerment Night held at San Jacinto Christian Academy in Amarillo. In a packed school gym with more…

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; and prevent, detect, and interdict…

Governor Greg Abbott today discussed Texas’ economic successes and current legislative efforts to ensure Texans thrive in the state's booming economy during a fireside chat at a luncheon hosted by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Brent Connett to the State Employee Charitable Campaign Policy Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor reappointed Vanessa Cortez Tanner and appointed…

For Deaf and Hard of Hearing Texans attending K-12 public schools, their educational success is dependent on both the quality of their teacher’s instruction and the quality of their sign language interpreter. A lesson given by the best math or…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Bob Brescia, Ed.D., Courtney Boswell MacDonald, and Scott Muri, Ed.D. to the State Board for Educator Certification for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Board develops certification and…

AUSTIN- Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 28th, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state firefighting resources to support local officials in their response to wildfires impacting the Panhandle, the South Plains, West,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 28th night, championed parental rights in their child's education at a Parent Empowerment Night held at Covenant Christian School in Conroe. Addressing the school's packed gymnasium with over 350 parents,…

Governor Abbott today highlighted the scope of legislative priorities he is working with the Texas Legislature to accomplish this session during the opening keynote address at the Texas Public Policy Foundation's (TPPF) annual Texas Policy Summit in…

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency response resources ahead of a severe storm system expected to move across North, East, Central, and Southeast Texas beginning today…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas won Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup for a record-shattering 11th consecutive year and 19th win overall—records unmatched by any other state. "I am proud to again accept the Governor's…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 27th night, advocated for education freedom and parental rights to a crowd of over 300 Texas parents, students, and advocates at a Parent Empowerment Night at Parks Meadows Academy in Corsicana. “Many…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of College Station, and Visit College Station will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, March 7. “Music is key to the Texas brand and to our…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of the Final Report of the Teacher Vacancy Task Force that focuses on three primary areas of policy recommendations to address school district staffing challenges in Texas. In March 2022, Governor…

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; and prevent, detect, and interdict…

Local Spotlight: Odessa Crime Stoppers Behind the Line, a production of Odessa Crime Stoppers, is a true crime podcast featuring unsolved murders and missing person cases from Ector County and the surrounding areas hosted by Susan Rogers and Ryan…

Governor Abbott today announced the launch of a statewide street takeover task force to combat the rise in dangerous street takeovers happening across Texas. The Governor directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to address the recent…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Cameron, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission. For more than 50 years, the Texas…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record 10-year, $100 billion statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) that will increase the number of transportation projects to improve congestion, maintain…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Elodia Brito and Brian Long to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Board makes parole decisions for Texas prison inmates, determines conditions for…

Governor Greg Abbott today outlined his economic priorities for the 88th Texas Legislative Session to meet our state's growing economic and population needs at the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce in North Texas. “Here in Texas, a…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 20th, expanded the state’s disaster declaration to include additional counties impacted by the ice storm that began in January and continued into early February. The counties added to the Governor’s…

Governor Greg Abbott last night spotlighted the need for education freedom and parental rights in children's education at a Parent Empowerment Night with over 380 Texas parents, students, and advocates at Central Texas Christian School in Temple. …

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas communities impacted by the severe winter storm earlier this month. The Governor’s request includes Bastrop, Blanco,…

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a roundtable discussion and press conference with Senator Brian Birdwell, Representative Ryan Guillen, and Operation Lone Star officials in Weslaco on the state’s ongoing border security efforts after last…

AUSTIN- 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; and prevent, detect, and…

Governor Greg Abbott tonight delivered the 2023 State of the State address at Noveon Magnetics in San Marcos. Download photos from the Governor's 2023 State of the State address…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily Teegardin as District Attorney of the 110th Judicial District in Briscoe, Dickens, Floyd, and Motley counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2024 or until her successor shall be duly…

Good evening to members of the Texas Legislature, members of the Texas Supreme Court, state officials, and to my fellow Texans. As we gather tonight in San Marcos, the state of our state has never been more exceptional. Texans have inherited a…

Governor Greg Abbott tonight announced cutting property taxes as an emergency item for the 88th Legislative Session during his State of the State address in San Marcos. Read the Governor's cutting property taxes emergency…

Governor Greg Abbott tonight announced ending COVID restrictions forever as an emergency item for the 88th Legislative Session during his State of the State address in San Marcos. Read the Governor's ending COVID restrictions forever emergency…

Governor Greg Abbott tonight announced ending revolving door bail as an emergency item for the 88th Legislative Session during his State of the State address in San Marcos. Read the Governor's ending revolving door bail emergency…

Governor Greg Abbott tonight announced securing the border as an emergency item for the 88th Legislative Session during his State of the State address in San Marcos. Read the Governor's securing the border emergency…

Governor Greg Abbott tonight announced fighting the fentanyl crisis as an emergency item for the 88th Legislative Session during his State of the State address in San Marcos. Read the Governor's fighting the fentanyl crisis emergency…

Governor Greg Abbott tonight announced education freedom for all Texans as an emergency item for the 88th Legislative Session during his State of the State address in San Marcos. Read the Governor's education freedom for all Texans emergency…

Governor Greg Abbott tonight announced school safety as an emergency item for the 88th Legislative Session during his State of the State address in San Marcos. Read the Governor's school safety emergency…

It’s that time again – the Texas Legislature is back at the Capitol and in session! Your elected Representatives and Senators will be considering legislative proposals for laws that impact the lives of all Texans. The legislative session…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Joyce Wilson as the presiding officer of the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The Regional Mobility Authority is a political subdivision that…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jay Hodge as the presiding officer of the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority to complete the remainder of a two-year term that will expire on February 1, 2025. The Regional Mobility…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 13th, announced the release of the 2023 Texas Music Industry Economic Impact Reportfrom the Texas Music Office (TMO). The biennial report tracks the growth of the Texas music industry, including music…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Raheela Ahsan to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on January 31, 2025. The Committee advises the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board and makes…

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the importance of small businesses to Texas’ booming economy at the National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Small Business Day in Austin. The Governor also promised to work with the…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 10th, announced that the City of Granbury, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as the 40th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Tara Turk-Zaafran to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2026. The board works to improve archival and records storage conditions throughout the…

AUSTIN- 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; and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN – The Governor’s Committee to Support the Military on Feb 9th, released their 2022 report with recommendations for policy changes and legislative action to improve education, health care, quality of life, workforce development,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Donna McKethan to the Industry-Based Certification Advisory Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Council advises the commission regarding the alignment of public high school…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Granbury, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as the 40th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Texas…

The Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities (GCPD) released the 2024-2025 Biennium Policy Recommendations Report to the 88th Texas Legislature. The Committee is charged withreleasing a report containing recommendations to the Governor…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 8th, announced Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area has been awarded a Skills Development Fund grant of more than $245,000 by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will help the Round Rock Baseball…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 9th, presented the Milken Educator Award to Jenna Dean of Nederland Independent School District's (NISD) Helena Park Elementary School at an award ceremony with the entire school. Milken Educator Awards…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 8th, celebrated 100 years of Texas state parks at the Texas State Parks Centennial Celebration at the Bullock Texas History Museum’s The Art of Texas State Parks exhibit in Austin. During his keynote…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 7th, sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for counties located in Southeast Texas impacted by severe storms and tornadoes that caused widespread damage from…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth Cox and Andrea Ortiz to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029, and February 1, 2025, respectively. The Council sets forth the standards for…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kristen Luckey to the Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Advisory Board provides advice and recommendations to the Texas Department of…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address: "On Feb 7th, President Joe Biden illustrated that states like Texas are leading the nation, and Washington follows. He…

Speech Will Take Place On February 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM CT AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Nexstar Media Inc. on Feb 7th, announced that Nexstar television stations across the state of Texas will carry a live telecast of Governor…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ashley Wysocki to the 162nd Judicial District Court in Dallas County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until her successor is duly elected and qualified. Ashley Wysocki of Dallas is…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brook Fulks to the 470th Judicial District Court in Collin County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until her successor is duly elected and qualified. Brook Fulks of Frisco is a…

All disaster situations – including winter storms, fires,and hurricanes - can present unique and potentially life-threatening circumstances for individuals with disabilities and those who are aging. Planning is key to preparing for and…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Richard A. Johnson, III, Ed.D. and Brandon Simmons and reappointed James Benham to the Texas Southern University Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. Richard A. Johnson, III,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 6th, announced a statewide model security plan for Texas state agencies to address vulnerabilities presented by the use of TikTok and other software on personal and state-issued devices. Following the…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Miguel “Mike” Rodriguez and Patrick “Dean” Smith to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Authority assesses the scope…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ronald M. “Ronnie” Richards and Keith C. Thompson to the Manufactured Housing Board for terms set to expire January 31, 2029. The Board regulates the manufactured housing industry in…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brigadier General Andrew J. Camacho to serve as the Deputy Adjutant General for Air for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Deputy Adjutant General for Air assists the Adjutant…

AUSTIN- Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 3rd, announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $345.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of February as…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 4th, issued a disaster declarationfor Texas counties impacted by this week’s ice storm that caused widespread property damage, hazardous travel disruptions, and localized power outages. The disaster…

AUSTIN- 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; and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN– Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dirk Johnson to the Injured Employee Public Counsel for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The Public Counsel helps injured employees in the Workers' Compensation system, oversees the ombudsman…

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties impacted by this week’s ice storm that caused widespread property damage, hazardous travel disruptions, and localized power outages. The disaster declaration includes…

Governor Greg Abbott today championed the State of Texas' ongoing efforts to develop and train a highly skilled and educated workforce through the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) grant program at a press conference at Odessa…

AUSTIN — First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the Governor's Volunteer Awards, on Feb 2nd, announced the recipients of the 39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. These awards, presented in conjunction with OneStar Foundation,…

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; and prevent, detect, and interdict…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Visit Corpus Christi will co-host a Music Friendly Texas workshop on Thursday, February 16 in Corpus Christi. Musicians, venues, and the general public are welcome to attend the…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $345.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of February as the final…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 2nd, urged Texans impacted by this week’s winter weather to report property damage by submitting an online iSTAT damage assessment survey. Ice accumulation in North, Central, and West Texas has…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 2nd, championed the State of Texas' ongoing efforts to develop and train a highly skilled and educated workforce through the Texas Reskilling and Upskilling through Education (TRUE) grant programat a press…

Dear Texas Economic Development Stakeholders, Texas upholds our title as a jobs juggernaut! In 2022, the Lone Star State was the #1 jobs creator in the nation with 650,100 jobs gained. This is a testament to the strength of our state's businesses,…

The Texas Film Commission (TFC) and the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) today announced the launch of a new interactive exhibit “Meet Me in San Antonio: HemisFair '68 on Film.” Drawing from home movies, television news coverage,…

Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans impacted by this week’s winter weather to report property damage by submitting an online iSTAT damage assessment survey. Ice accumulation in North, Central, and West Texas has resulted in broken tree…

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the Governor's Volunteer Awards, today announced the recipients of the 39th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards. These awards, presented in conjunction with OneStar Foundation, honor the exemplary…

As the Small Business Advocate within the Governor’s Office of Texas Economic Development & Tourism, I am excited to announce the schedule for the upcoming 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summits. There are more than 3.1 million…

AUSTIN, TX –Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 31st, provided an update on the State of Texas' response to severe winter weather conditions impacting large portions of Texas this week following a briefing at the State Operations Center in Austin.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 30th, announced the new position of Texas Border Czar to oversee border security in President Joe Biden's absence at a press conference on a Texas border wall construction site in San Benito. Mike Banks has…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 30th, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the State Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) as winter weather begins impacting large…

Governor Greg Abbott tonight highlighted the need to expand educational freedom and parental rights in their children's education at a Parent Empowerment Night at Annapolis Christian Academy in Corpus Christi. “Our job, as leaders of Texas,…

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the State of Texas' response to severe winter weather conditions impacting large portions of Texas this week following a briefing at the State Operations Center in Austin. Texans in the North, West,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Trasa Cobern, Amanda Nobles and April Graham to Humanities Texas with terms set to expire on December 31, 2024. Additionally, the Governor appointed Elizabeth Johnson and Stacey Neal Combest and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 28th, championed the State of Texas’ enduring position as a national leader in protecting the rights of the unborn at the 2023 Texas Rally for Life at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Addressing over a…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 26th, issued a disaster declaration for communities in Southeast Texas impacted by severe storms that caused damage to homes and businesses earlier this week. The disaster declaration, which includes Harris and…

AUSTIN - On Jan 26th, Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for the communities of Southeast Texas in response to severe storms that caused damage to homes and businesses in the region earlier this week. The disaster declaration,…

AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott on Jan 26th, relaunched the statewide “Can You See Me?” human trafficking awareness campaign at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin. The multimedia campaign seeks to highlight the realities of…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

Governor Abbott Champions Protecting Unborn At Texas Rally For Life Governor Greg Abbott today championed the State of Texas’ enduring position as a national leader in protecting the rights of the unborn at the 2023 Texas Rally for Life at…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dana McGrath, Patrick Sturdivant, and Tiffany Walker to the State Independent Living Council for terms set to expire on October 24, 2025. The Council develops the State Plan for Independent Living…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 25th, signed the largest Statewide Intergovernmental Support Agreement (S-IGSA) between the State of Texas and the United States Military to bolster infrastructure and transportation improvements on federal…

AUSTIN - On Jan 25th, Governor Greg Abbott encouraged all Texans affected by winter weather and recent severe storms to report property damage using the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) iSTAT damage survey, to as the damage assessment…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 25th, urged all Texans impacted by recent severe storms and winter weather to self-report property damage by using the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s (TDEM) iSTAT damage survey, as the damage…

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Southeast Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for communities in Southeast Texas impacted by severe storms that caused damage to homes and businesses earlier this week.…

Starting February 1, 2023, a new application category will open for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant (TTIR) program through the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office. The TTIR Program provides one-time grants of up to $20,000 for…

Texas Added More Jobs In 2022 Than Any Other State, Growing Jobs At The Fastest Rate In The Nation AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 24th, congratulated Texans and Texas employers for helping make Texas the national leader in job…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 24th, announced the statewide 2023 Governor’s Small Business Summit. Hosted throughout the state in 15 different cities, the Governor’s Small Business Summit aims to help Texas small business…

Governor Abbott Urges Texans Impacted By Storms To Report Damage Governor Greg Abbott today urged all Texans impacted by recent severe storms and winter weather to self-report property damage by using the Texas Division of Emergency…

Governor Abbott Signs Historic Infrastructure Agreement With U.S. Military Governor Greg Abbott today signed the largest Statewide Intergovernmental Support Agreement (S-IGSA) between the State of Texas and the United States Military to bolster…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 24th, celebrated a major educational partnership between Boeing and Port San Antonio that will support enhanced science and technology educational programs for students in South Texas through STEM…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 20th, joined the Israeli-American Council in Austin for their 8th Annual National Summit to express Texas' long-standing support for Israel and detail the state's efforts to combat anti-semitism. "The…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Thomas R. Phillips to the Judicial Districts Board for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026. The Board is authorized to reapportion judicial districts statewide. Thomas R. Phillips of…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 23rd, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency response resources ahead of a winter storm system and severe weather threats expected to move across Texas beginning…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 20th, celebrated the strength of the Texas workforce and economy following the December employment release from the Texas Workforce Commission showing Texas again surpassed its all-time record for total…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott on Jan 20th, joined the Governor's Commission for Women, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and the Texas Department of Public Safety at a human trafficking awareness training at the Texas…

Governor Abbott Prepares State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threats Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency response resources ahead of a winter…

Governor Abbott Promises Long-Standing Support For Israel At IAC Summit Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Israeli-American Council in Austin for their 8th Annual National Summit to express Texas' long-standing support for Israel and detail…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on Jan 19th, unveiled the State of Texas' new “Stop Human Trafficking” specialty license plate. The license plate will raise awareness about…

The Office of the Governor’s Child Sex Trafficking Team invites you to a webinar, ‘The Value of Collaboration in Addressing Commercial Sexual Exploitation, from Prevention and Awareness to Supporting Healing and Everything in…

Regulatory Compliance Division of the Office of the Governor commences a review of a rule or issues a determination letter on a rule under review. Established pursuant to Subchapter C, Chapter 57, Texas Occupations Code, the Regulatory Compliance…

**Governor Abbott often deviates from prepared remarks** To my fellow Texans, thank you for your support and trust. Thanks to Chief Justice Hecht for administering the oath of office. I want to thank Lieutenant Governor Patrick and…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Donald L. King to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Committee assists the Texas Department of Health and Human Services with…

FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENTS The Office of the Governor's Child Sex Trafficking Team is pleased to share the below funding opportunities for Fiscal Year 2024. Requests for Applications (RFAs) can be found on the Funding Opportunities tab of the eGrants…

Texas Music Office 2022 Year in Review Texas Music Office Director Brendon Anthony provides a list of TMO accomplishments in his annual Year In Review letter to the Texas music industry, including the Music Friendly Community programs and…

Operation Lone Star Expands In West Texas As Pres. Biden Ignores Crisis 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…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced on Jan 12th, that CertainTeed LLC will construct a new roofing manufacturing and distribution facility in Bryan. CertainTeed, a subsidiary of Compagnie de Saint Gobain, produces exterior and interior…

The Regulatory Compliance Division has recently issued a determination letter for the following rules: Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, Title 22 Texas Administrative Code §§363.24 and 363.25 (RCD Rule Review #2022-007) The…

AUSTIN, TX -- Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 10th, sent a letter to the Public Utility Commission (PUC) supporting the adoption of a reliability standard and new reliability design for the ERCOT market, as more people and businesses move to Texas and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brittny Allred and Elvis Williams and reappointed John Elliott to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on August 31, 2027. The Board manages retirement and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed George Cannata as the Director of the Office of Community-Based Care Transition for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. George Cannata of Fort Worth is the Child Protective Services Regional…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robb J. Misso to the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on August 31, 2023. Robb J. Misso of Cedar Park is vice president of Global Operations for…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jeffrey Tayon to the governing board of the Department of Information Resources (DIR) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. DIR coordinates, monitors, and directs information resources…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth Perez Aliseda, O.D. and Ross Cansino and reappointed Allan Bloxom, III to the Nueces River Authority for terms set to expire February 1, 2027. The Authority administers the control,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 6th, announced that the City of Marshall, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 8th, hand-delivered a letter to President Joe Biden, upon his arrival in El Paso for his first trip to the border, calling on him to do his job and secure the border by enforcing federal immigration laws. …

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 6th, issued a statement after the Biden Administration removed a plan by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to impose a discretionary redesignation of the Permian Basin, the nation's most…

Governor Abbott Hand-Delivers Letter To President Biden At Border Visit Governor Greg Abbott today hand-delivered a letter to President Joe Biden, upon his arrival in El Paso for his first trip to the border, calling on him to do his job and…

Governor Abbott Announces City Of Marshall As Music Friendly Community Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Marshall, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Fred Tate to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on March 15, 2027. The Authority oversees the development and conservation of surface water resources of the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Douglas A. Allen to the Criminal District Court No. 3 in Tarrant County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Douglas A. Allen is an…

Greetings and welcome to the January edition of the Texas Crime Stoppers newsletter! It is hard to believe that we have successfully completed another year. As we say goodbye to 2022 and enter into a new year, I want to take a moment to thank and…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Stopping President Biden's Attacks On Permian Basin Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Biden Administration removed a plan by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to impose a…

Since 2018, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has celebrated "International World Braille Day" on January 4th each year in recognition of Louis Braille's, the inventor of the braille code, birthday.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 4th, sent a letter to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan highlighting the need for legislative action during the 88th Legislative Session to create criminal penalties…

Encourages Texans to wear blue on Wednesday, January 11 for National Day of Human Trafficking Awareness AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott on Jan 5th, announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will…

Dear Texas Economic Development Stakeholders, Happy New Year! We're thrilled to start off 2023 with strong economic momentum and the prospect of even more success in the new year! The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis shows…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 5th, appointed Senator Jane Nelson as the 115th Secretary of State for Texas. The Secretary of State serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 5th, announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $344.1 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of January. The…

Music Friendly Community Workshop Comes to Galveston Join TMO Community & Outreach Specialist Chip Adams on Wednesday, January 18 “Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank…

Governor Abbott Highlights Legislative Action Needed For Ankle Monitor Violations Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan highlighting the need for legislative action…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Justin J. “J.J.” Koch to the Criminal District Court No. 2 in Dallas County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Justin…

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott on Jan 2nd, activated state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding threats expected to impact parts of Texas on Jan 2nd, and into the overnight hours. The National…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marlene S. McMichael to the OneStar Foundation for a term set to expire on March 15, 2023. The OneStar Foundation provides technical assistance, education, information, and other support to…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to take historic action in 2022 under Operation Lone Star to secure the border and stop cartels and criminals from smuggling…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 28th, announced 152 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $54 million have been awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to public community, state, and technical colleges, school…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 28th, sent letters to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Railroad Commission of Texas Chairman Christi Craddick calling on their respective agencies to investigate Atmos Energy's failure to prepare for…

Certificate of Deafness for Tuition Waiver Program Did you know that students who are deaf or hard of hearing and meet certain criteria can apply to have their tuition waived at state-supported, post-secondary schools in Texas? One of the…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), aims to increase the number of small businesses that are exporting and increase value for those that are already exporting. STEP allows eligible…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 22nd, granted pardons and restoration of civil rights to the following two Texans recommended by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles: Antionette La'Quitta Oliver, 32, for assault by contact in 2015…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily Miskel to the Fifth Court of Appeals, Place 13, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until her successor is duly elected and qualified. Emily Miskel of McKinney is Judge of the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 20th, announced that the Governor's Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force (SASTF) issued its second Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature. The report includes policy recommendations for the 88th…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 21st, provided an update on the State of Texas' cold weather response ahead of the polar vortex that is expected to impact Texas beginning from Dec 22nd, and lasting through the Christmas holiday weekend.…

Operation Lone Star Gears Up For Potential Ending Of Title 42 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,…

Governor Abbott Grants Clemency To Two Texans Recommended By Texas Board Of Pardons And Paroles Governor Greg Abbott today granted pardons and restoration of civil rights to the following two Texans recommended by the Texas Board of Pardons and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cynthia "Cyndi" Wheless to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. Additionally, the Governor named Scott Matthew as Chair of the Board. The Board is charged…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael D. McFarland, Ed.D. to the State Board for Educator Certification for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Board develops certification and continuing education requirements and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 20th, demanded President Joe Biden immediately deploy federal assets to address the dire border crisis, particularly in the City of El Paso, as a dangerously cold polar vortex moves into Texas this week.…

Governor Abbott Appoints Kahan To State Commission On Judicial Conduct Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Andrew "Andy" Kahan to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for a term set to expire on November 19, 2027. The Commission regulates the…

Governor Abbott Lights Shamash At Menorah Lighting Ceremony In Austin Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the State Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Austin. During the ceremony attended by…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 19th, announced that Boingo Wireless, Inc. (Boingo) will create a new office in Frisco, with plans for the location to become the company's corporate headquarters. Boingo designs, builds, and manages…

Regulatory Compliance Division of the Office of the Governor commences a review of a proposed rule. Established pursuant to Subchapter C, Chapter 57, Texas Occupations Code, the Regulatory Compliance Division conducts an independent review of…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 19th, directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to investigate any lapses in the release and parole supervision of Nestor Hernandez and Zeric…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alan Bennett to the 474th Judicial District Court in McLennan County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Alan Bennett of Waco…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 19th, celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the State Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Austin. During the ceremony attended by over 50 people, the Governor lit the shamash (servant…

Governor Abbott Demands Federal Border Action Ahead Of Polar Vortex Governor Greg Abbott today demanded President Joe Biden immediately deploy federal assets to address the dire border crisis, particularly in the City of El Paso, as a…

Sexual Assault Survivors Task Force Issues Second Biennial Report To Legislature Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Governor's Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force (SASTF) issued its second Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 16th, received a briefing from Operation Lone Star agency leaders and toured the increased assets along the border ahead of President Biden’s reckless decision to end Title 42 expulsions next week on…

AUSTIN – 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; and prevent, detect,…

AUSTIN ­­- Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott on Dec 17th, honored Texas veterans at the Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. The ceremony was held as part of the annual…

Governor Abbott Announces New Boingo Wireless Office, Future Headquarters In Frisco Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Boingo Wireless, Inc. (Boingo) will create a new office in Frisco, with plans for the location to become the company's…

Governor Abbott Directs Investigation Into Murders By Paroled Inmates Wearing Ankle Monitors Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to investigate any…

Historic Highs Surpassed As More Texans Are Working Than Ever Before AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 16th, touted Texas’ continuing strong jobs growth following employment releases from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Matthew Yeager to the Governor’s Broadband Development Council for a term set to expire on August 31, 2026. The Council was created by the 86th Legislature in 2019 and expanded by the 87th…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 15th, announced that the City of Saint Jo, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission. For more…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brad Curlee and reappointed Michael A. Neill to the School Land Board for terms set to expire on August 29, 2023. The Board manages the acquisition, sale, and mineral leasing of the lands that…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 14th, called for an investigation into the role non-governmental organizations (NGOs) may have in planning and assisting illegal border crossings into Texas. In a letter to Texas Attorney General Ken…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dece 14th, hosted Minister for Development Cooperation Foreign Trade of Finland Ville Skinari, Ambassador of Finland to the United States Mikko Hautala, and other Finnish government officials at the Governor's…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill D. Hicks as the District Attorney of the 34th Judicial District in Culberson, Hudspeth, and El Paso Counties, effective at 5:00 p.m. MST on December 14, 2022, for a term set to expire December…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 12th, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and potential flooding expected in the state beginning Dec…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed L’Oreal Stepney, P.E. to the Texas Water Development Board, effective January 2, 2023, for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The Board provides leadership, planning, financial, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Texas Commissioner of Education Mike Morath and appointed Kendall Baker to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) for terms set to expire on June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2023, respectively.…

Join the HHSC Office of Disability Prevention for Children on December 15, 2022, from 10-11:30 a.m. for a free, live webinar on the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) in children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs).…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Noe E. Perez to the Texas School Safety Center Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The board reports to the Governor, the Legislature, the State Board of Education, and the Texas…

AUSTIN -- Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 8th, celebrated the announcement of Air Products and The AES Corporation's (AES) new mega-scale green hydrogen facility in Wilbarger County. The project is anticipated to create more than 1,300 construction…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Courtney Hjaltman as Chief Executive and Public Counsel for the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. Hjaltman will begin serving at OPUC on December…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 7th, ordered all Texas state agencies to ban the use of TikTok on any government-issued devices as the threat of the Chinese Communist Party gaining access to critical U.S. information and infrastructure…

Don’t Miss These Upcoming Small Business Opportunities! The Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance is hosting the final 2022 Governor's Small Business Series this week in Bryan/College Station. Spots are filling up, so be sure…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 6th, accepted the resignation of Texas Secretary of State John Scott and announced his intent to appoint Senator Jane Nelson to fill the role as the 115th Secretary of State for Texas. Scott has served as…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 2nd, announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $341.4 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of December.…

The Regulatory Compliance Division has recently issued a determination letter for the following rules: Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, Title 43 Texas Administrative Code §§215.133 and 215.140 (RCD Rule Review #2022-012) The…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 1st, celebrated the tremendous achievement of researchers at the University of Houston (UH) who have developed a groundbreaking fentanyl vaccine with the potential to save millions of innocent lives from…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For December 2022 Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $341.4 million in emergency Supplemental…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Horacio Peña to the 476th Judicial District Court in Hidalgo County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Horacio Peña…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 1st, announced senior staff leadership in his administration following hiring and staff changes. Gardner Pate, who was named Chief of Staff last month, will lead the Governor’s team going into the…

Dear Texas Economic Development Stakeholders, As we start to close out another successful year, filled with growth and prosperity for Texas, I'd like to take a moment to thank all of our economic development partners across the Lone Star State.…

Governor Abbott Celebrates University Of Houston's Groundbreaking Fentanyl Vaccine Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the tremendous achievement of researchers at the University of Houston (UH) who have developed a groundbreaking fentanyl…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tanner Neidhardt to the 483rd Judicial District Court in Hays County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Tanner Neidhardt of…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Taylor Heaton to the 475th Judicial District Court in Smith County, effective January 1, 2023, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. …

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Holland Harper to the Governing Board of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. TDHCA is responsible for promoting and preserving…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dib Waldrip as Presiding Judge of the Third Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Dib Waldrip of New Braunfels is Judge of the 433rd…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ricky Garcia to the State Board of Dental Examiners for a term set to expire February 1, 2027. The Board regulates the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the state. Ricky Garcia of…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Rambin to the Sixth Court of Appeals, Place 2, effective January 1, 2023, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Jeff Rambin of…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Quincy Moore, III, Ph.D. and Cheletta Watkins, M.D. to the Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) for terms set to expire on August 31, 2025. The Council ensures health care services and…

The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute is Seeking Input on How To Improve Mental Health Services for Persons with IDD The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (Meadows Institute) provides independent, nonpartisan policy and program guidance…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 27th, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to deploy necessary resources to support the city of Houston after it announced a boil…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 28th, announced new leadership appointments at the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) that strengthen the agency’s mission of serving vulnerable adults and children across Texas by…

Governor Abbott Directs Immediate Resources To Houston Water Issue Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to deploy necessary resources to…

27th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference February 6-8, 2023, San Marcos, Texas Early bird registration ends on October 31st at $175/person General registration: November 1st - January 15th at $225/person Nominations are now being…

Thank you for signing up to be notified when the Regulatory Compliance Division of the Office of the Governor commences a review of a proposed rule. Established pursuant to Subchapter C, Chapter 57, Texas Occupations Code, the Regulatory Compliance…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 23rd, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready state emergency response resources in anticipation of potential winter weather threats, severe storms, and flash flooding expected…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott, along with their daughter Audrey, on Nov 24th, volunteered with Meals on Wheels Central Texas to help deliver Thanksgiving Day meals to those in need in Austin. The First Family was…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 22nd, greeted and served meals to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers and Texas National Guard members stationed on the border over Thanksgiving for Operation Lone Star (OLS) in Edinburg. Prior…

Governor Abbott Readies State Resources Ahead Of Winter Weather Threats Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready state emergency response resources in anticipation of potential winter weather…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Daniel Solcher and Peggy Schmidt and reappointed Karen Stanfill to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for terms set to expire on October 29, 2025. The Council partners with the Texas Workforce…

Governor Abbott Serves Thanksgiving Meals To Operation Lone Star Members In Edinburg Governor Greg Abbott today greeted and served meals to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers and Texas National Guard members stationed on the border…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 18th, announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration in Northeast Texas counties impacted by severe weather and tornadoes earlier this month.…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Devin Duvak to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The Council oversees the state program regulating industrialized housing and buildings. …

The Lone Star State Leads Nation For Fastest Annual Jobs Growth AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 18th, celebrated Texas’ continuing strong jobs growth following employment releases from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tori Lee and Marisela Nava to the Texas Early Learning Council for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Texas Early Learning Council serves as Texas’ State Advisory Council…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Bryan/College Station on Thursday, December 8. The Governor’s Small Business Series connects…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 17th, directed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Texas school superintendents that the COVID-19 vaccine cannot be mandated as part of school entry requirements. Instead, Texas law overrides a recent…

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott on Nov 17th, congratulated the Texas Rangers on being awarded the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game. Hosted at Globe Life Field in Arlington, this will be the second time the Rangers have been awarded the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 17th, announced Gardner Pate as Chief of Staff, effective from Nov 17, 2022. This announcement follows the departure of the Governor's Chief of Staff of over five years, Luis Saenz. "As Chief of Staff,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 16th, ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas Military Department (TMD) to expand their unprecedented efforts to combat the growing illegal immigration along the Texas-Mexico border.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 16th, sent a letter to President Joe Biden highlighting the record-breaking level of illegal immigration at America’s southern border caused by the President’s sustained dereliction of duty…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 16th, announced his request for a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Texas communities impacted by severe weather and tornadoes earlier this month in counties across…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 16th, announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a fifth round of federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)…

Texas continues taking unprecedented action to combat invasion at border AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 15th, announced the departure of the first group of migrants bused to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Texas. In addition to…

27th Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Campus Conference When and Where: February 6-8, 2023, San Marcos, Texas Early bird registration ends on October 31st at $175/person General registration: November 1st - January 15th at $225/person …

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 14th, called for an investigation into the widespread problems with Harris County's elections last Tuesday. Voters in Harris County were frustrated by confusion and delays including missing keys,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 14th, sent a letter assuring county judges along the Texas-Mexico border that the State of Texas continues taking unprecedented action to address President Biden's historic border crisis and urged them to…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 10th, announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will administer more than $355 million in grant funding for a variety of public safety programs and services in Texas, including victims services, anti-human…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 9th, announced a new round of $13.1 million in grant funding from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program. These grants assist…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 5th, extended the State of Texas' response and recovery efforts following severe storms across northeast Texas throughout Friday and overnight into Saturday. Earlier this week, the Governor directed the…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 6th, celebrated the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour at a welcome event in Addison as part of a worldwide tour sponsored by Coca-Cola that gives fans a chance to view the prized trophy. The Governor delivered remarks…

Governor Abbott Announces $13.1 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new round of $13.1 million in grant funding from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 4th, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) to coordinate the…

Dear Texas Economic Development Stakeholders, As we head into fall, we have some exciting news to share! Texas does it again, adding new jobs for 11 months in a row in September! The Lone Star State is now the #1 state in the nation for jobs added…

Regulatory Compliance Division of the Office of the Governor commences a review of a rule or issues a determination letter on a rule under review. Established pursuant to Subchapter C, Chapter 57, Texas Occupations Code, the Regulatory Compliance…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 3rd, activated state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms and potential flash flooding expected to move across Texas on Nov 3rd, through late Friday night. Severe storms with damaging winds,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office on Nov 3rd, announced the Fourth Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference to be held Wednesday, November 9, and Thursday, November 10, in Fort Worth. Co-hosted by the Texas Music…

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott on Nov 1st, delivered remarks celebrating the grand opening for Charter Communications' Spectrum Gran Vista Call Center in El Paso. The Spectrum Gran Vista Call Center is expected to create more than 900 jobs that will…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Nov 1st, announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $334.5 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of November.…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 28th, released a statement following the passing of State Representative Dan Flynn: "Cecilia and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Representative Dan Flynn. Representative Flynn was a man of exceptional…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 27th, announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Corsicana on Thursday, November 10. The Governor’s Small Business Series connects small…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen on Oct 27th, announced the transfer of more than $874.6 million…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on announced Dallas College has been awarded a Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) in partnership with 18 Texas construction businesses. The $3.5 million award will train more than…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 25th, celebrated Texas Tech University's launch of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center for Advancing Sustainable and Distribute Fertilizer Production (CASFER) in Lubbock.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 25th, congratulated FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies on the groundbreaking of their College Station campus expansion. Upon completion, this manufacturing facility expansion is expected to create 150 new…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 24th, activated state emergency resources ahead of severe storms and potential flash flooding expected to move across the state from Oct 24th, through early Tuesday morning. Severe storms with damaging…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 24th, invited Texas veterans, service members, and their spouses to participate in the 2022 Hiring Red, White & You! statewide veterans hiring fair November 1 through November 18, with in-person and…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

Jobs Surge In Texas, Setting New All-Time Record For Total Jobs AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 21st, celebrated the September jobs surge in Texas following releases from the Texas Workforce Commission and the Bureau of Labor…

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Dallas College has been awarded a Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) in partnership with 18 Texas construction businesses. The $3.5 million award will train more than 1,500…

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas Tech University's launch of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center for Advancing Sustainable and Distribute Fertilizer Production (CASFER) in Lubbock. Texas Tech received…

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies on the groundbreaking of their College Station campus expansion. Upon completion, this manufacturing facility expansion is expected to create 150 new jobs and represents a…

Governor Greg Abbott today invited Texas veterans, service members, and their spouses to participate in the 2022 Hiring Red, White & You! statewide veterans hiring fair November 1 through November 18, with in-person and virtual events across the…

Governor Greg Abbott today activated state emergency resources ahead of severe storms and potential flash flooding expected to move across the state today through early Tuesday morning. Severe storms with damaging winds, large hail, and potential…

Texas Clear Lanes Initiative Adds $418 Million Segment To Increase Mobility AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Transportation Commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg, Jr. on Oct 19th, celebrated the groundbreaking for Segment 2 of the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 19th, announced two Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling more than $410,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to Brazosport College and Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent…

Proposes New Laws To Combat Deadly Fentanyl Crisis AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 17th, announced the launch of the State of Texas' coordinated "One Pill Kills" campaign to combat the growing national fentanyl crisis plaguing Texas and…

Texas Ramps Up Campaign To Save Lives From Deadly Fentanyl AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 18th, highlighted the State of Texas' comprehensive efforts to combat President Biden’s growing national fentanyl crisis at a press…

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; and prevent, detect, and interdict…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 18th, announced that the City of Houston, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Paul A. Robbins as District Attorney of the 1st Judicial District in Sabine and San Augustine Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2024 or until his successor shall be duly elected and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 16th, ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to preposition state resources in anticipation of flash flooding impacts in the western half of the state. According to the National…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 17th, announced that the City of Selma, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly Community…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 13th, highlighted the abundance of economic opportunity across Texas and outlined examples of surging economic growth in San Antonio during his keynote address at the Asian American Alliance of San Antonio…

With Federal forecasts expecting energy prices to remain high this winter, the Governor’s Energy Office has updated its winter heating resource guide to help Maine people and families take action to save money, improve their home’s…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 12th, announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Kerrville on Thursday, October 27. The Governor’s Small Business Series connects small…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 11th, announced that Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”) will create a new campus in Irving, Texas. Wells Fargo is a leading financial services firm that provides a diversified set of…

The Governor’s Small Business Series connects small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event is an opportunity to network with other business…

Governor Greg Abbott Recognizes September 13, 2022 as HAAM Day On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Chip Adams, Community Relations & Outreach Specialist of the Texas Music Office, presented a Certificate of Recognition from Governor Greg Abbott…

AUSTIN - 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; and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 6th, congratulated Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development (RGV LEAD) for its work in developing education and industry partnerships that help students set and achieve college and career goals…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Monte L. Monroe, Ph.D. as the Texas State Historian for a term set to expire on October 5, 2024. Monroe is responsible for increasing public knowledge about the rich and diverse history of the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 4th, issued a statement on the Texas National Guard soldier who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Eagle Pass: "Cecilia and I are deeply saddened to hear of the tragic loss of a soldier with…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 4th, announced that the City of Edinburg, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 4th, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state resources to support Florida's response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. "The State of Texas…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 4th, championed Texas' surging economy and jobs growth in our strong energy industry during a press conference with Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo and other energy industry leaders in Houston. "Texas…

Dear Texas Economic Development Stakeholders, We are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Texas as we highlight the many Hispanic Americans in the Lone Star State and their significant impact on the state's culture and economy. In fact,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Pablo Vegas to the Texas Energy Reliability Council for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. The Texas Energy Reliability Council was established to ensure that the energy and electric industries…

Greetings from Austin! As the summer months pass and we enter into the spookiest month of October, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of the crime stoppers programs of Texas for all the work you do every day to keep our communities safe. In the…

Rule Review Notification Thank you for signing up to be notified when the Regulatory Compliance Division of the Office of the Governor commences a review of a proposed rule. Established pursuant to Subchapter C, Chapter 57, Texas Occupations Code,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 3rd, announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $329.4 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of…

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott on Oct 3rd, announced John P. Scott as the new Chief of School Safety and Security within the Texas Education Agency (TEA), starting from, Monday, October 3. Following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 30th, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize additional state resources to Florida to assist their response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian. “The State…

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional Resources To Florida To Assist Hurricane Ian Response Efforts Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas has deployed additional state resources to support Hurricane Ian response and recovery…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 29th, announced that the State of Texas has deployed additional state resources to support Hurricane Ian response and recovery efforts in Florida. "Texans understand the urgency of hurricane disaster…

Dear Texas Travel Industry Stakeholders, Small Businesses & Economic Development Partners: Starting October 1, 2022, the application window for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR) will open for businesses in Traveler…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 28th, announced a $1.7 million Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to Workforce Solutions Cameron, in partnership with DHR Health. The job training grant will benefit more than…

The Governor’s Small Business Series — South Padre Island will connect women-owned businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow their business in Texas. This event is an…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 29th, announced that the City of Bowie, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission. For more than 50…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 27th, announced a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant of more than $316,000 by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to La Joya Independent School District (ISD) to support career training. The grant will…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Terrance “Terry” Hlavinka, Emily Kidd, M.D., Al Philippus, Jonathan Raecek, Dean Teffer, Ph.D., Chloe Wilson, and An Yu to the Private Sector Advisory Council for terms to expire at the…

The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) is proud to announce the winner of this year's Disability Employment Awareness Month poster competition! The posters are intended to spark conversations on the employment of people with…

Honoring Women-Owned Businesses, Featuring First Lady Cecilia Abbott AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 27th, announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in South Padre Island on…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 27th, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian to support a request by the Federal Emergency Management Agency…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 26th, announced a Texas delegation is leading a business development mission to Europe from September 26-29 to meet with business leaders in London, England, Paris, France, and in the Frankfurt region of Germany…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

Orders Department Of Public Safety To Target, Dismantle Cartel Infrastructure AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 21st, issued an executive order designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and instructing the Texas…

Laredo, Webb County Well-Positioned For Continuing Economic Expansion AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 22nd, congratulated the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (EDC) on its strong record for attracting new jobs and nearly $50…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 22nd, highlighted the vital role that Port Houston plays in supporting the Texas economic juggernaut at the Gulf Coast Industry Forum in Pasadena. Delivering a keynote address to a crowd of over 700,…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 22nd, announced that the City of Dumas, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission. For more than 50…

The Governor’s Small Business Series — South Padre Island will connect women-owned businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow their business in Texas. This event is an…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 21st, invited Texas employers from across the state to attend in-person or via livestream the 2022 ApprenticeshipTexas Conference hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) September 22-23 in McAllen.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Frank Towery Jr. and reappointed Julia Hayes to the Appraisal Management Companies Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on January 31, 2024. The Committee advises the Texas Appraiser Licensing…

Texas leads the nation with most 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 19th, congratulated the 31 Texas schools that have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2022. Texas leads the nation…

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott on Sep 20th, sent a letter to state agency leaders directing them to ramp up state efforts to combat the deadly fentanyl crisis impacting communities across Texas and the nation. With an 89% increase in…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 20th, celebrated the one-year designation anniversary and the Dr. Kenneth Mattox Trauma Unit dedication ceremony for DHR Health's Level 1 Trauma Center in Edinburg. Prior to DHR Health's designation, the…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 19th, announced that The Ziegenfelder Company, a frozen dessert manufacturer in operation in the United States for well over a century, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Lockhart, Texas. The…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 16th, celebrated three major employment milestones following the August jobs release from the Texas Workforce Commission. "Thanks to the strength of the Texas economy and the best workforce in America, Texas…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 15th, announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration in communities affected by the recent flooding in North Texas. "This disaster declaration…

The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA). This awards program is named for disability rights champion and Texan Lex Frieden. It is part of our…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 15th, announced a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to support career training at Bells Independent School District (ISD). The grant of more than $64,000 will help the…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 15th, announced the arrival of two buses of migrants from Texas outside Vice President Kamala Harris' residence at the United States Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. early this morning. The buses dropped off…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 13th, requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Texas communities affected by last month's major flooding in North Texas. An SBA designation would make federal…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 13th, announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Laredo on Wednesday, September 21. The Governor’s Small Business Series connects small business…

The Governor’s Small Business Series connects small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. This event is an opportunity to network with other business…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 9th, announced Collin County Community College District (Collin College) and Temple College have been awarded Skills Development Fund grants from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to support customized career…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 8th, issued a statement on the gang shooting in Uvalde and manhunt for the suspects: “I was outraged to learn that gang violence has endangered the Uvalde community and innocent Texans this evening.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 9th, recognized peace officers, fire fighters, and first responders who demonstrated heroism and sacrifice in service to their communities and to the Lone Star State at the 2022 Star of Texas Awards…

Dear Texas Travel Industry Stakeholders, Small Businesses & Economic Development Partners: As of September 1, 2022, the application window for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR) is now open for businesses in Arts,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 8th, released a statement following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II: "The First Lady and I are truly saddened to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and our hearts and prayers go out to her…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 7th, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to immediately begin discussions with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and share necessary documentation to determine the state's…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brooke Paup to the Environmental Flows Advisory Group for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. Brooke Paup of Austin has served as Chair of the Texas Water Development Board since April 2021,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 8th, hosted a visit with Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, Dutch government officials, and business leaders at the Governor's Mansion in Austin to discuss the State of Texas' strong…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 6th, received the Broadband Trailblazer Award at a press conference in Laredo with AT&T and MileOne, a division of the Laredo Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The Broadband Trailblazer Award was given…

Governor Abbott Receives Broadband Trailblazer Award In Laredo Governor Greg Abbott today received the Broadband Trailblazer Award at a press conference in Laredo with AT&T and MileOne, a division of the Laredo Economic Development…

Dear Texas Travel Industry Stakeholders, Small Businesses & Economic Development Partners: As of September 1, 2022, the application window for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program (TTIR) is now open for businesses in Arts,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Scott K. Field to the 480th Judicial District Court in Williamson County, effective October 1, 2022, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 6th, held a meeting with Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) leadership to discuss the ongoing implementation of grid reforms to ensure continued…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

Governor Abbott Meets With State Energy Leaders To Discuss Grid Reliability, Preparedness Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) leadership to…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) on Sep 2nd, announced over $31 million in grant funding for veterans across Texas that will be distributed through TVC's Fund for Veterans' Assistance (FVA) Big Check Tour.…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Sep 2nd, announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $344.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of September.…

Dear Texas Economic Development Stakeholders, On September 1, we celebrated a new fiscal year, and Fiscal Year 2023 is starting off strong! We are happy to report that the Texas unemployment rate, now at 4%, has fallen to its lowest level since…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elodia Brito to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The Board makes parole decisions for Texas prison inmates, determines conditions for parole and…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 31st, announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO), in conjunction with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), has increased the reward amount of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification…

Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) is conducting a survey to gain insight into the needs of the community attendant workforce in Texas. The survey includes questions about demographics, workplace perceptions, experience during COVID-19,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) on Sep 1st, announced that the State of Texas has awarded a $295,562 Discretionary State Aid Grant to the Uvalde County Juvenile Probation Department (UCJPD). This…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 31st, announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to Chicago, Illinois from Texas. The migrants were dropped off at Union Station tonight. In addition to Washington, D.C. and New York City,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tiffany Strother to the 249th Judicial District Court in Johnson and Somervell Counties, effective October 1, 2022, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor is duly…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shirlene Samuel, D.O. to the Texas Medical Board District Four Review Committee for a term set to expire on January 15, 2024. Additionally, the Governor appointed Bobby Marek, M.D. and reappointed…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 30th, announced the unanimous adoption of the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), advancing a record $85 billion, 10-year statewide roadway construction plan.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 28th, delivered remarks on state response efforts to combat drug overdoses and protect the lives of Texans at the 2022 Annual Montgomery County Overdose Awareness Day Event hosted by the Montgomery County…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 29th, invited communities in the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, and from across the state to participate in a Film Friendly Texas Workshop on Wednesday, October 5, in McAllen. The workshop, hosted by the…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 26th, announced Grayson College has been awarded a more than $197,000 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) to support career training. The Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) funding will help the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 26th, celebrated the hard work and dedication of new law enforcement graduates to serve and protect during his keynote address at the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Recruit Graduation Ceremony in…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arturo Machuca to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on September 1, 2023. The Committee assists in the state’s economic development efforts to recruit and…

Governor Abbott, TDI Announce Emergency Rule To Protect Weston Policyholders Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has issued an emergency rule to protect Weston Property & Casualty Insurance Company…

Governor Abbott Appoints Cavazos To Continuing Advisory Committee For Special Education AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Claudia Cavazos to the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education for a term set to expire on…

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Statewide Flood Response Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at Dallas City Hall where he signed a disaster declaration for 23 counties impacted by flooding and provided an update on…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alex Yarbrough to the Seventh Court of Appeals, Place 3, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Alex Yarbrough of Amarillo is a…

Accessibility and Disability Policy Webinar Series - Vocational Rehabilitation: Helping Students with Disabilities Prepare for the Future Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act protects the rights of students with all disabilities. However, the…

Governor Abbott Condemns Harris County Plan To Defund Law Enforcement Governor Greg Abbott today denounced Harris County attempts to reduce funding available to two Harris County Constables' Offices for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Last month, the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 22nd, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) in support of the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 23rd, sent a letter to President Joe Biden in response to a potential "discretionary redesignation" of the Permian Basin by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The action could jeopardize a quarter…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 23rd, held a press conference at Dallas City Hall where he signed a disaster declaration for 23 counties impacted by flooding and provided an update on the state's ongoing response to severe weather and…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 23rd, announced the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has issued an emergency rule to protect Weston Property & Casualty Insurance Company policyholders this hurricane season. The rule removes certain…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 23rd, denounced Harris County attempts to reduce funding available to two Harris County Constables' Offices for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Last month, the criminal justice division of the Office of the Governor…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

Governor Abbott Responds To President Biden’s Ongoing Attack On Permian Basin Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden in response to a potential "discretionary redesignation" of the Permian Basin by the…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 20th, led a statewide weather call with more than 350 local emergency response officials, including mayors, county judges, first responders, and private sector partners, from all regions across Texas. The…

Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Emergency Operations Center For Flood Response Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency…

The Lone Star State Again Smashes All Records For Total Jobs AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 19th, issued a statement celebrating the release of July employment numbers by the Texas Workforce Commission showing a continuing jobs…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 17th, announced the Governor’s Public Safety Office (PSO) is accepting applications from law enforcement agencies for Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) travel assistance and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Wade Faulkner to the 478th Judicial District Court in Bell County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Wade Faulkner of Salado is an…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tom Sellers to the State Cemetery Committee for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. Additionally, the Governor named him Chair of the Committee. The Committee works with the State Preservation…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) on Aug 16th, launched a public service announcement to promote awareness of the iWatchTexas community reporting system as teachers, students, and school faculty across the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has named Arun Agarwal as Vice Chairman of the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. The Corporation is the private side of a public-private partnership with the Governor’s Office of…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 16th, celebrated the grand opening of East Penn Manufacturing Company's new battery finishing and distribution center during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the facility in Temple. Following a tour of the new…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 12th, issued a proclamation celebrating the 75th anniversary of Indian independence, which will be observed on Sunday, August 15th. The Governor signed the proclamation at a ceremony at the Texas Capitol ahead of…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Omar Veliz to the Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force for a term set to expire June 14, 2023. The Task Force advises and assists the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lance Etcheverry to the Texas Public Finance Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The Authority issues and sells bonds for designated state agencies in order to finance the…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 13th, ordered the activation of state resources and urged Texans to take the appropriate steps to prepare for impacts of potential tropical weather developments in the Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kris Coons to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The Committee coordinates the development of statewide policies for the delivery of…

Operation Lone Star Spotlights National Border Crisis In Busing Mission AUSTIN - 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…

Governor Abbott Mobilizes Additional State Resources As Wildfire Danger Continues AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today announced the mobilization of additional state resources to assist local fire departments in battling wildfires across Texas.…

Travel Texas Welcomes New Team Member Travel Texas welcomes Callie Easley to the team as Domestic Communications Coordinator. Callie is a native Texan who most recently worked as the North American Marketing Executive for Visit Wales, where she…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 10th, announced the Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be providing more than 30 law enforcement officers to campuses throughout the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) for the new…

AUSTIN - Governor Abbott on Aug 10th, announced the mobilization of additional state resources to assist local fire departments in battling wildfires across Texas. With increased fire potential worsened by excessively dry conditions, the Governor is…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 10th, announced Producer Owned Beef, LLC (“POB”) will create a new beef processing plant in Amarillo. The plant will harvest 3,000 cattle per day and sell beef and beef byproducts both in and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rebecca “Hunter” Adkins and Erik Dally and reappointed Eva Storey to the State Independent Living Council for terms set to expire on June 20, 2025. The Council develops the State Plan…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brian Smith and reappointed Pilar Rodriguez to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on September 1, 2027. The Board oversees and governs a…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 8th, congratulated the Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award recipients for 2022 announced by the Governor’s Commission for Women and the State Agency Council. This biennial award honors women…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 9th, announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Lubbock on Thursday, August 25. The Governor’s Small Business Series connects small business…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dick Eastland to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The River Authority is responsible for control, storing, preservation, and distribution of the…

Thank you for signing up to be notified when the Regulatory Compliance Division of the Office of the Governor commences a review of a proposed rule. Established pursuant to Subchapter C, Chapter 57, Texas Occupations Code, the Regulatory Compliance…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steven Jumes to the 485th Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Steven Jumes of Fort Worth…

TEXAS ECONOMIS SNAPSHOT Unemployment Rate:?4.1% Jobs Added in June: 82,500 Job Recovery Rate: 132% Workforce: 14.6 million View the full economic snapshot › TEXAS TRAVEL INDUSTRY RECOVERY PROGRAM The Office…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 4th, released a statement following the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid’s refusal to approve Texas’ application to extend Medicaid health care coverage to six months post-partum: "The Biden…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 5th, announced the arrival of the first group of migrants bused to New York City from Texas. The migrants are being dropped off this morning on a green bus at Port Authority Bus Terminal at Gate 14. In…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 4th, applauded the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) awarding Weatherford College a grant for more than $296,000 to support career training. The Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant will help the public…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 4th, lauded Texas' booming economic success and the undeniable contributions of West Texas at the 18th Annual West Texas Legislative Summit in San Angelo. Addressing a large crowd at Angelo State…

AUSTIN, TX - Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 4th, congratulated Southwest Texas Junior College on receiving a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for more than $296,000 to support career training. The Jobs and Education for Texans (JET)…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott will discuss Texas’ booming economic success at the 18th Annual West Texas Legislative Summit on Thursday, August 4 in San Angelo. Hosted by the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, the West Texas Legislative…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 3rd, received the Broadband Champion Award from Connect the Future Texas for leading state efforts to increase broadband access for all Texans during a press conference at Hunt Regional Medical Center in…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Paige Vadnais as the student regent for the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents (SFA) for a term set to expire on May 31, 2023. The board of regents is authorized by the Texas…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Aug 1st, sent a letter to New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, inviting the mayors to visit Texas’ southern border to see the humanitarian crisis firsthand. Local…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on August 2nd, announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $305.5 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on July 29th, commended the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) award of more than $247,000 in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant funding to South Plains College in West Texas. TWC Chairman and Commissioner…

2022 Poster Art Entries! Extended Deadline for Entries! Nomination deadlines have been extended for the 2022 Lex Frieden Employment Awards and for entries for the 2022 Poster Art Competition. The deadline for entries in the 2022 NDEAM…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on July 29th, commended the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) award of more than $247,000 in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant funding to South Plains College in West Texas. TWC Chairman and Commissioner…

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, and prevent, detect, and interdict…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on July 28th, issued a statement commending the United States Congress for passing the CHIPS Act of 2022 to promote the research, development, and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and the United States. …

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on July 27th, commended the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) award of more than $1.5 million in state-funded job training grants to Ranger College. The Erath County community college was presented with two checks by…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on July 27th, announced the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) is providing $1.25 million to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD). The funds will provide counseling, trauma-informed care,…

Celebrate the ADA's 32nd Anniversary on July 26, 2022! On July 26, 1990, President, and fellow Texan, George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law, calling it a long overdue “independence day” for…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathy Sellers to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) for a term set to expire on January 31, 2027. The board oversees the provision of all School for the Deaf services and is…

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of Texas, do hereby certify that the shooting that occurred on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School in the City of Uvalde has caused widespread and severe damage,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on July 23rd, provided an update on the State of Texas' ongoing coordinated wildfire response efforts at a press conference following a briefing with state and local officials in Glen Rose. Earlier this week, the…

Initial report is due by August 15, 2022. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) implements American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Provider Retention payments. HHSC is providing funds to…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dee Johnson to the 47th Judicial District Court in Armstrong, Potter, and Randall Counties for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor is duly elected and qualified. Dee…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office on July 22nd, congratulated the City of Frisco on being named the selected location for the 58th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards. The 58th ACM Awards will mark a return to…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on July 21st, issued a statement urging the United States Congress to pass the CHIPS Act of 2022 to promote the research, development, and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and the United States. …

On July 21st, we have the bittersweet privilege of announcing that our longtime Production & Community Relations Specialist, Kim LeBlanc, is officially moving on from the Texas Film Commission to begin a new and exciting opportunity as the Film…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on July 22nd, applauded the Texas Workforce Commission’s release of June employment numbers showing continued economic expansion as Texas led the nation for jobs added in June, as employers added 82,500…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on July 19th, encouraged Texans to remain vigilant during increased wildfire activity this week as the State of Texas continues ongoing coordinated wildfire response efforts through the Texas Division of Emergency…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on July 18th, released a statement on the Texas House of Representatives' investigative report into the shooting at Robb Elementary School: “I want to thank Speaker Phelan and the Texas House for their…

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and its state affiliate the Texas Association of the Deaf (TAD) are among our nation’s oldest Deaf advocacy organizations, serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing Americans for more than 142 years. NAD…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on July 18th, announced that the City of Harker Heights, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly…

Since 1906, the women of La Retama Club in Corpus Christi have worked to support public literacy and education in their city. For over one hundred years, their purpose of education and support of the Corpus Christi Library System remains unchanged.…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

Here is a reminder that the U.S. is getting close to the July 16 transition to 988 – the easy-to-remember number to reach the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This transition is an important step to strengthening and transforming…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on July 14th announced that the City of Fritch, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission. For more than 50…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the efforts of Texas law enforcement to stop the growing fentanyl crisis ravaging Texas and the nation as a result of President Biden's reckless open border policies at a press conference at the…

33rd Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Conference October 19-21, 2022, Abilene, Texas Early bird registration ends on July 15th at $225/person General registration: July 16th - September 30th at $275/person Abilene Crime…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed George B. Peyton V to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Board provides leadership, planning, financial and technical assistance for the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on July 11th, commended the hard work of small businesses - many of which are restaurants and bars - and spotlighted their importance to the Lone Star State's thriving economy at the Texas Restaurant Association…

AUSTIN – 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, and prevent, detect,…

Connecting More Texas Employers To Work-Ready Skilled Texans And More Texans To In-Demand Skills Training AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on July 7th, announced more than $5.9 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 18 innovative…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on July 7th, awarded 17 grants totaling nearly $1.3 million that will be distributed through the Governor's Summer Merit Program to Texas universities and community colleges for science, technology, engineering,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott continues to oversee and direct Texas state agency efforts to assist and support the Uvalde community following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School. As part of the State of Texas' comprehensive plan to…

The University of Texas at Arlington College of Liberal Arts (via the Department of Communication and the Disability Studies Minor) co-hosted the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Awards, with the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Stephanie Johnson to the San Jacinto River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on October 16, 2025. The San Jacinto River Authority is a government agency whose mission is to…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on July 7th, issued an executive order authorizing and empowering the Texas National Guard and the Texas Department of Public Safety to apprehend illegal immigrants who illegally cross the border between ports of entry…

Each year in October, the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) produces a poster for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) featuring art created by a Texas artist with a disability. The Texas posters…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on July 6th, announced the results of a study completed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at the request of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC) analyzing the impact on the state’s…

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has made nine appointments to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. Additionally, the Governor has named Vicki Hollub as Chair. The…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott On July 7th, announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) is providing an additional $30 million in Operation Lone Star (OLS) grant funding for Texas cities and counties to enhance border security operations,…

Tourism, Travel, And Hospitality Businesses In Texas AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism on July 5th, announced the opening of applications, beginning July 6, for the Texas Travel…

Support for Uvalde, Texas OneStar Foundation in Support of the Robb School Memorial Fund Our hearts go out to the Uvalde community as they recover from last month’s tragedy. The OneStar Foundation has created a one-stop webpage for…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

Greetings all and welcome to the July 2022 edition of the Texas Crime Stoppers newsletter! It is hard to believe we are already halfway through the year. As we enter the summer months, we hope each of you is taking time for vacation and…

Governor Greg Abbott on July 1st, announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $301.8 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of July. The allotments…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 30th, reminded Texans to enact preparedness measures for hurricane season after a briefing at the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) on…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dan West to the Economic Incentive Oversight Board for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Board examines the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and funds administered by the…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott continues to oversee and direct Texas state agency efforts to assist and support the Uvalde community following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School. As part of the State of Texas' comprehensive plan to coordinate…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steven Golla, D.V.M. to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a term set to expire on August 26, 2027. The mission of the Board is to establish and enforce policies that ensure the…

AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott on June 29th, recognized the 10 winning communities of the 2022 Governor's Community Achievement Awards (GCAA) during her keynote address at the Keep Texas Beautiful GCAA Dinner in Austin. …

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on June 30th, issued a statement after the Supreme Court ruled against EPA overreach in West Virginia v. EPA: “I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate the EPA’s power grab and rein…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on June 30th, issued a statement after the Supreme Court upheld the Biden Administration’s decision to terminate the Remain-in-Mexico policy in Biden v. Texas: “The Supreme Court’s decision…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 29th, announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is launching a new website to serve as a comprehensive resource for Texas families, including expectant mothers, new parents, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 29th, announced the expansion of the state’s border security operations by creating Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) strike teams, establishing new vehicle inspection checkpoints targeting…

Austin – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Clifton “Cliff” Bickerstaff and Erin Lunceford to the Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands and the Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Lands,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 27th, announced the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities' (GCPD) winners of the 2022 Barbara Jordan Media Awards (BJMA) for media content created in 2021. The BJMA program was established…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen today announced the transfer of $105.5 million to support…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 27th, announced GlobiTech, Incorporated (“GlobiTech”) will establish an additional manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas. GlobiTech, a subsidiary of Taiwan-based GlobalWafers Co., Ltd.,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 27th, sent a letter to President Joe Biden on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) plan that could jeopardize a quarter of the nation’s gas supply. The EPA recently announced it may…

Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed June 26 - July 2, 2022 as Helen Keller DeafBlind Awareness Week in the Lone Star State. This week, Texans are reminded to commemorate the life of Helen Keller, acknolwledge the many contributions of Texans with…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott continues to oversee and direct Texas state agency efforts to assist and support the Uvalde community following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School. As part of the State of Texas' comprehensive plan to coordinate…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on June 24th, released a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and allow states to protect the lives of all unborn babies in America. "The U.S. Supreme Court correctly…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rebecca Cantu-Serrano to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The authority assesses the scope of motor vehicle crime in Texas and supports a…

AUSTIN - Office of the Governor Press Secretary Renae Eze on June 21st, issued a statement regarding the expedited release of information related to the shooting at Robb Elementary School: “All information the Office of the Governor has…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kevin Robnett to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors for a term set to expire on July 1, 2027. The company provides a stable, competitive source of workers' compensation insurance…

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has reappointed Thomas “Tom” Reiser and Douglas “Doug” Walker to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on April 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor has…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Samuel “Sammy” Farias and reappointed Chris Davis and Deborah Hunt to the Texas County and District Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on December 31, 2027. The…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed David L. Evans as Presiding Judge of the Eighth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. David L. Evans of Fort Worth has served as the…

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AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on June 17th, held a press conference at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission on the State of Texas’ ongoing border security preparations ahead of the latest migrant caravans headed to the Texas-Mexico…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 17th, announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Kilgore on Thursday, June 23. The Governor’s Small Business Series connects small…

AUSTIN – 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, and prevent, detect,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 17th, issued a statement celebrating the Texas Workforce Commission’s release of May employment numbers showing continuing economic expansion as Texas employers added 74,200 jobs over the month, more…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael “Mike” Lee to the 256th Judicial District Court in Dallas County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. …

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brigadier General Anthony Woods as the Commanding General of the Texas State Guard for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. Anthony Woods of Frisco currently serves as Acting…

Austin – Governor Greg Abbott continues to oversee and direct Texas state agency efforts to assist and support the Uvalde community following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School. As part of the State of Texas' comprehensive plan to…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kristofer Monson as the Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) for a term set to expire on May 15, 2024. The Chief ALJ oversees SOAH, which is…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 16th, announced the Texas Driving with Disability (DWD) Program that provides an opportunity for law enforcement personnel to interact more appropriately and successfully with Texans who may have a…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kelty Garbee, Ph.D. to the Texas Nonprofit Council for a term set to expire on October 1, 2024. The Council shall make recommendations for improving contracting relationships, develop best practices,…

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott on June 14th, directed state agencies, through the Texas Division of Emergency (TDEM), to coordinate and deploy resources in response to a disaster declaration issued by Ector County Judge Debi Hays resulting from the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 14th, sent a letter urging Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) Executive Director Robert Kepple to highlight the lie-and-try law as a new tool for Texas prosecutors and provide…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 14th, issued a statement celebrating Caterpillar Inc.'s (Caterpillar) announcement that the company will be moving its global headquarters from Deerfield, Illinois to their existing office in Irving,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lindy Rydman and reappointed Ashok “A.K.” Mago and Laura Wright to the University of North Texas System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on May 22, 2027. Lindy Rydman of…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement commending Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan for the quick response by their chambers and for the initial proposals addressing public and school safety following the…

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COVID-19 Information in ASL Due to communication barriers, often people who are deaf are the last to know about pertinent information. Communication Services for the Deaf (CSD) is partnering with a number of entities to change that. CSD now offers…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 9th, provided an update on Texas state agencies' continued efforts to assist and support the Uvalde community as they heal. Following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School, the Governor announced…

Austin – Governor Greg Abbott on Jun 9th, sent a letter directing Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to create the position of Chief of School Safety and Security within the agency. The Chief of School Safety and Security…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has named Keith Pardue Chair of the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. The mission of the Board is to establish and enforce policies to ensure the best…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Laurel Coles and reappointed Sheela Lahoti, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board District One Review Committee for terms set to expire on January 15, 2028. The Governor has appointed Annel Guadalupe to…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 8th, sent a letter directing Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Commissioner Cecile Young to use all available resources to ensure mental health support services are available to every child…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tyrone Sharp, Ph.D. to the Texas Board of Nursing for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The board oversees the practice of professional nursing, examination of students, and standards of…

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has announced that it intends to propose amendments to the Department’s regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation…

33rd Annual Texas Crime Stoppers Conference October 19-21, 2022, Abilene, Texas Early check-in will be on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 This conference is being hosted by Abilene Crime Stoppers. Registration now open SAVE THE…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 7th, sent a letter directing Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 6th, sent a letter instructing Executive Director Dr. Pete Blair to begin providing Texas State University's nationally-recognized Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) programs to all…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on June 6th, announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Fort Worth on Thursday, June 9, 2022. The Governor’s Small Business Series connects small…

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott on June 2nd, sent a letter to Commissioner Mike Morath directing the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure existing school facilities are held to heightened safety standards following the recent tragedy at…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott June 3rd, announced Uvalde County officials are opening a temporary facility for the newly created Uvalde Together Resiliency Center (UTRC) on Monday, June 6 to begin providing long-term support services for the…

AUSTIN -- Governor Greg Abbott on June 3rd, released a statement thanking Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan for quickly responding to his request to establish special legislative committees following last week's tragedy at…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 1st, sent a letter to Dr. Kathy Martinez-Prather directing the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC) to begin immediately conducting comprehensive school safety reviews to ensure all Texas public schools are…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 1st, announced that the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) has made available an initial $5 million investment into establishing a long-term Family Resiliency Center (FRC) in Uvalde County. The FRC will…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 31st, announced a state of disaster has been declared in the City of Uvalde following the shooting on May 24 at Robb Elementary School. The disaster declaration will accelerate all available state and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 1st, sent a joint letter to Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan requesting the Texas legislative leaders convene special legislative committees following last week’s tragic…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on June 1st, announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $317.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of June.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 27th, announced the OneStar Foundation has created a one-stop webpage for donations to support the victims' families, teachers, and the Uvalde community during this time of healing following the shooting…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 27th, held a press conference announcing the State of Texas' comprehensive plan to assist and support members of the community affected by the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School. Following a…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 30th delivered the keynote address at the A Day of Thanks and Remembrance Memorial Day event at Teague Park in Longview. Addressing a packed crowd of families, law enforcement, and veterans, the Governor…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 25th, provided an update on the state’s ongoing response to on May 24th's shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Following a briefing with federal, state, and local officials, the Governor was…

The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Independent Living Services (ILS) program is seeking your input on the independent living services available to Texans with significant disabilities. Your thoughts and experiences regarding the ILS…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 24th, issued a statement following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde: “Texans across the state are grieving for the victims of this senseless crime and for the community of…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 24th, provided an update on the state's ongoing wildfire response efforts at a press conference following a briefing on wildfire activity from local and state officials in Abilene. Last Thursday, the…

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding that is expected to impact areas of Texas beginning today through…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 23rd, toured Texas National Guard and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) border security assets along the Texas-Mexico Border and held a briefing and press conference in Eagle Pass on Texas' response…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Todd Dillon as the San Jacinto Criminal District Attorney for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Todd Dillon of Coldspring…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 24th, announced that Texas now leads the nation as home to the most Fortune 500 companies, overtaking states like New York and California in the 2022 Fortune 500 list. With 53 Fortune 500 corporate…

AUSTIN – 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, and prevent, detect,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 20th, released a statement following a federal court’s preliminary injunction keeping Title 42 expulsions in place: “Another federal court announced on May 20th, what we have known all…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott last night delivered remarks at the Hope for Heroes Texas Gala in Boerne, honoring the courage and bravery of first responders to protect their communities and their fellow Texans. The Governor also thanked Hope…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 20th, activated the Joint Border Security Operations Center (JBSOC) and directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Military Department (TMD), and Texas Division of Emergency Management…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John R. Rutherford to the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) Board of Trustees for a term set to expire on August 31, 2024. The board oversees a public pension system for employees and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 19th, announced ongoing coordinated response to wildfires burning across West and Central Texas. Multiple wildfires continue to burn across Texas, including the Mesquite Heat Fire in Taylor County, which…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 18th, announced new leadership for the Governor's Child Sex Trafficking Team (CSTT) and the Governor’s Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force (SASTF), two programs in the Governor’s Public Safety…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 17th, held a roundtable discussion on Texas' booming economy with local business leaders at Advanced Chemical Logistics in Richland Hills. Joined by Senator Kelly Hancock and Representative Stephanie Klick,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 18th, delivered remarks at Texas Instruments' (TI) potential $30 billion investment groundbreaking ceremony in Sherman. Last year, Governor Abbott announced that TI selected Sherman as the location for…

Celebrating nursing school expansion and honoring healthcare professionals for their community contributions AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night delivered the keynote address at the official grand opening celebration of the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 16th, touted Texas' world-class economic opportunities and competitive business climate in an armchair discussion at the Rio Grande Valley Business Summit in McAllen. During the discussion, Governor Abbott…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed David Landis to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The board oversees the Texas Municipal Retirement System, which is responsible…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Trapp as Presiding Judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region, effective May 21, 2022, for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Robert Trapp of…

AUSTIN – 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, and prevent, detect,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) President Brandon Judd on May 12th, issued a joint statement on the Biden Administration providing baby formula to illegal immigrant holding facilities as American parents…

Welcome to the Team! We welcome Norman Kieke as Community Outreach and Information Specialist for the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities. Kieke is a native of Austin, Texas and proud graduate of the University of Texas at…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 12th, announced that Ruiz Food Products, Inc. ("Ruiz Foods") will establish a regional headquarters in Frisco, Texas. Founded in 1964, Ruiz Foods is America’s largest frozen Mexican food manufacturer.…

The Regulatory Compliance Division has recently issued a determination letter for the following rules: -- Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, Title 22 Texas Administrative Code §§108.7 and 108.16 (RCD Rule Review #2022-001). The…

AUSTIN, TX -– 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, and prevent,…

AUSTIN ? Governor Greg Abbott on May 9th, recognized the critical role local, regional, and statewide economic development teams play in job creation, business expansion, and business retention in communities throughout Texas as he issued a…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joycesarah McCabe and reappointed Diana Delaunay, Jennifer Gonzalez, Ph.D. and Kenneth Darden to the Housing and Health Services Coordination Council for terms set to expire on September 1, 2027. The…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Barbara D’Amato to the Economic Incentive Oversight Board for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The board examines the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and funds…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David L. “Dave” Cannon to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The committee advises the Bureau of Economic Geology on the use of…

May is an exciting month for the State of Texas! The first week of May is not only Small Business Week, but also Travel & Tourism Week and Export Week, followed by Economic Development Week. EDT’s Travel Texas division is also promoting…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Omar Palomin, D.P.T to the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The board licenses and regulates the practice of physical therapy. Omar…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Estrella Barrera to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for a term ending February 1, 2023. The board licenses and regulates occupational therapy services in the State of Texas. …

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on May 2nd, announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Texas' request for a disaster declaration in communities affected by the Eastland Complex Fire and granted access to its Home…

Celebrating the three million small businesses that drive job creation across the Lone Star State AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 2nd, invited all Texans to celebrate the important role small businesses play in job creation in…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tonya Detten to the Red River Authority of Texas Board of Directors for a term set to expire on August 11, 2025. The Red River Authority provides for the control, conservation, and development of…

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Governor's Prayer Breakfast in Round Rock in honor of the National Day of Prayer. During the breakfast, the Governor highlighted the power of prayer in our everyday lives and for our communities.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott last night delivered remarks at the Texas Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. The ceremony honored members of law enforcement who have lost their lives in service and their…

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Committee Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen on April 29th, approved the transfer of $495.3…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border, stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas, and prevent, detect, and…

Travel and Tourism Week is here! Celebrate what makes the travel industry so special, and how across the state, we are looking to the #FutureofTravel. Let's Texas! In recognition of the travel and tourism industry’s importance to…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 29th, announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $317.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of…

In May 1999, the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 1.0 were published by the World Wide Web Consortium W3C - the standards maker for the world wide web. Countries, states, and municipalities have adopted and adapted standards as the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Joan Huffman, and House Appropriations Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen on April 28th, announced the allocation of $435 million in…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 28th, delivered remarks honoring the legacy of former Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen at the Bonnen Central Building dedication ceremony at Brazosport College (BC) in Lake Jackson. In recognition of…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 28th, announced Highly Innovative Fuels (HIF)'s selection of Matagorda County as the location of its first industrial-scale eFuels facility in North America. With plans to make a $6 billion capital…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has named Lisa Jarrett as chair of the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. The board is charged with developing and implementing rules to govern the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, its executive director and staff,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 27th, issued a statement after Texas was again named the Best State for Business for the 18th year in a row by the nation's leading CEOs in an annual survey conducted by Chief Executive Magazine. The…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 27th, announced that the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) will establish a new corporate center in Frisco, Texas. TIAA is a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on April 27th, held a press conference at the College of Healthcare Professions (CHCP) in McAllen where he lauded Texas' success in expanding broadband access to communities across the state. During the press…

Kicking off in El Paso, the series connects entrepreneurs with resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business AUSTIN, TX -- Governor Greg Abbott on April 26th, announced the kickoff of the 2022 Governor’s Small…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on April 26th, accepted the Broadband Champion Award from Connect the Future Texas in Beaumont. During a press conference at Hamshire-Fannett Elementary School, the Governor thanked Connect the Future Texas for their…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 22nd, delivered remarks at the Texas Tech University (TTU) School of Veterinary Medicine ribbon cutting ceremony in Amarillo. During his remarks, the Governor highlighted the school's focus on rural and…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on April 22nd, issued a statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced their decision to withdraw their April 16, 2021 letter rescinding the previously approved 1115 Medicaid waiver…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 25th, issued a statement after the body of a previously missing Texas National Guard soldier was recovered. Last week, Specialist (SPC) Bishop E. Evans, assigned to Operation Lone Star, was reported…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed L. Charles van Cleef to the Sixth Court of Appeals, Place 3, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Charles van Cleef of…

Austin - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

National Federation of the Blind of Texas Each year the National Federation of the Blind of Texas (NFB of Texas) offers scholarships to the best and brightest blind students in the state. The scholarships are awarded during NFB of Texas’…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on April 21st, held a roundtable with law enforcement officials from the Bexar County area, where he reaffirmed his commitment to backing the blue. The Governor and law enforcement officials discussed the importance of…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 22nd, announced the arrival of the tenth bus transporting a group of unlawful migrants to Washington, D.C. from Texas. The Governor announced this busing strategy earlier this month as part of the state's…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are encouraging Texans to take part in this year's Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend, which runs April 23rd through the 25th, 2022. A product of Senate…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 22nd, issued a statement after a Texas National Guard soldier assigned to Operation Lone Star was reported missing along the Rio Grande during a mission related incident in Eagle Pass. "The Texas…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeffrey Allison and Christopher “Stephen” Franke to the governing board of the Department of Information Resources (DIR) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. DIR coordinates,…

The Governor’s Small Business Series - El Paso will connect small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen and grow a business. The event is an opportunity to network with other…

Austin - Governor Greg Abbott on April 19th, announced that the Texas Task Force on Concert Safety has released their final report which includes recommendations and strategies to ensure the safety of concertgoers in the Lone Star State. Governor…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Tina Yturria Buford to the State Soil and Water Conservation Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2024. The board administers Texas’ soil and water conservation law and coordinates…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission (TFC) on April 20th, announced a two-day Film Friendly Texas Forum will be held on May 19–20, 2022, at Southfork Ranch, home of the iconic TV series “Dallas.” The…

AUSTIN - Nominations are now open for the 39th Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards. The Governor's Volunteer Awards are administered by OneStar Foundation and are an opportunity for the State of Texas to honor the exemplary service and volunteerism…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benny Fogleman, Margaret Keliher, and Roger Nober to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on March 15, 2027. The authority oversees development and conservation of…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on April 15th, met with Tamaulipas Governor Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca in Weslaco to discuss ongoing challenges along the Texas-Mexico border. The Governor signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on April 14th, met with Chihuahua Governor María Eugenia Campos Galván and Coahuila Governor Miguel Ángel Riquelme Solís at the Texas Capitol to discuss ongoing challenges along the…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 17th, visited Salado where he met with local officials from communities impacted by severe storms and a tornado that occurred Tuesday night in Bell and Williamson Counties. Governor Abbott reaffirmed the…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on April 13th, announced the arrival of the first group of unlawful migrants bused to Washington, D.C. This busing strategy is part of Governor Abbott's response to the Biden Administration's decision to end Title 42…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 13th, announced that nominations for the 2022 Star of Texas Awards, which honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement who were seriously injured or…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brian Edwards, M.D. and Julia Hiner, M.D. to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. The committee coordinates the development of statewide…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 13th, met with Nuevo León Governor Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda at the Colombia Solidarity International Bridge in Laredo to discuss challenges along the Texas-Mexico border. …

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 12th, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare additional state resources for mobilization as Texans face critical-to-extreme wildfire weather conditions in the Western half…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on April 12th, announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a fourth round of federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Susan Brown as Presiding Judge of the Eleventh Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Susan Brown of Houston is the former Judge…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ray Wheless as Presiding Judge of the First Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Ray Wheless of McKinney is the former Judge…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

We are seeing a very busy start to the Spring season! Project activity and interest from expanding and relocating companies is surging as we continue to see daily announcements of new corporate investment and new jobs created across the state. …

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Peter Marocco to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services, known as GETAC, for a term set to expire on January 1, 2026. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Billy "Scott" Lail,…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on April 6th, announced the first in a series of aggressive actions by the State of Texas to secure the border in the wake of President Biden's decision to end Title 42 expulsions. The Governor made the announcement at…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kimberly Allen as Judge of the 69th Judicial District Court in Dallam, Hartley, Moore and Sherman Counties, effective April 6, 2022, for a term set to expire December 31, 2022 or until her successor…

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott on April 3rd, issued a statement on the death of Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Constable Jennifer Chavis, who was tragically killed in a fiery crash caused by a suspected drunk driver last night (April 2nd). …

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Norma Yado to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for a term set to expire on September 5, 2028. The board licenses master plumbers, journeymen, plumbers, and plumbing inspectors. …

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 4, 2022 ceremonially swore-in Major General Thomas M. Suelzer as Adjutant General of Texas at the Governor's Mansion in Austin. The Governor appointed Maj. Gen. Suelzer as Adjutant General on March 14,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 4th, issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, June 14, 2022 as the emergency special election date to fill the 34th Congressional District seat recently vacated by Congressman Filemon B. Vela. …

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on April 1st, issued a statement on the death of Harris County Sherriff's Deputy Darren Almendarez, who was shot while confronting suspected car burglars off-duty last night. Two suspects have been apprehended…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed William “Bill” Coorsh to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. William "Bill" Coorsh of Houston is the Director of Investor…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on April 1, 2022, issued a statement after President Biden announced that his administration will end Title 42 expulsions despite the United States seeing historically high numbers of illegal border crossings: …

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on April 1st, announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $318 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of April…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has designated Glenn Reed Patton to the Drought Preparedness Council for a term at the pleasure of the governor. The Council develops, implements and periodically updates a comprehensive state drought preparedness…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on March 30th, night delivered the keynote address at the General H.M. Smith Dinner at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen. The Governor was also presented with the Iwo Jima Leadership Award, which is given to…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Bangor, Ph.D., to the Continuing Advisory Committee For Special Education for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Sheryl Kubala and Diana Nelson…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benedicta Anikputa and Corey D. Ball, M.D. to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force for terms at the pleasure of the Governor. The task force coordinates implementation of the state’s plan for…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 30, 2022 met with port sector leaders, staff, and stakeholders at the Port of Brownsville for a roundtable discussion on the Texas economy and supply chain issues, and the port industry. During the…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced on March 29th, that school districts in Texas may be eligible for an adjustment in operational minutes requirements for certain attendance reporting periods during the…

Receives TIPRO’s Hats Off Award For Support Of Oil And Gas Industry AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 29, 2022, delivered the keynote address at the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association’s (TIPRO)…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on March 29th, encouraged Texans to remain vigilant and informed on weather conditions as fire danger and severe weather threaten the state. Significant portions of the western half of Texas are facing extreme fire…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on March 29, 2022, held a roundtable discussion with oil and gas stakeholders at Champion X in Odessa. The Governor and attendees discussed the current issues facing the energy sector, including hostility from certain…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benjamin Willis and reappointed Kori Allen, Evelyn Cano, Richard Martinez, Joseph Muñiz, and Emma Faye Rudkin to the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities for terms set to expire on…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on March 27, 2022, received a briefing from state and local officials in Medina County and held a press conference to provide an update on the state's response to fire activity in Medina County. Governor Abbott was…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

Employer Symposium 2022: The Time for Workforce Innovation is Here You are cordially invited to join this year’s Employer Symposium either virtually or in person, with panel discussions including “The World of Work is Changing: Is…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Patrick "Dean" Smith to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The authority assesses the scope of motor vehicle crime in Texas and supports a…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marsha Moberley to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The board makes parole decisions for Texas prison inmates, determines conditions for parole…

AUSTIN, TX - Governor Greg Abbott on March 22nd, visited Jacksboro and Crockett, where he met with local officials from communities impacted by tornadoes that occurred overnight. The Governor issued a disaster declaration for 16 counties impacted…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Andrew "Andy" Kahan to the Crime Victims' Institute Advisory Council for a term set to expire on January 31, 2024. The council is charged with conducting in-depth analysis of the impact of crime on…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ryan Hill as Judge of the 371st Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Ryan Hill…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 23rd, visited Sherman and Elgin, where he met with local officials from communities impacted by tornadoes that occurred Monday night. Governor Abbott reaffirmed the State of Texas’ commitment to…

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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Gerald Ladner, Sr. and appointed William Brown to the Risk Management Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. The State Office of Risk Management administers insurance services obtained…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Anna Maria Farías and reappointed Brandon Batch to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for terms set to expire on January 31, 2027. TDHCA is responsible for…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 21st, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding that is expected to impact areas of Texas beginning…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Scott Muri, Ed.D. to the State Board for Educator Certification for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The board develops certification and continuing education requirements and standards of…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on March 18th, issued a statement after Sovereign Flavors announced that they will relocate their headquarters to Texas from California. The beverage development and flavoring company's new 80,000-square-foot corporate…

AUSTIN - 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, and prevent, detect, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jennifer Harris to the Governor’s Broadband Development Council for a term set to expire on August 31, 2024. Additionally, the Governor has named Marty Lucke as chair of the council and…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathy Kabell and Rev. Moises Molina and reappointed Benjamin A. Montañez to the OneStar Foundation for terms set to expire on March 15, 2025. Additionally, the Governor appointed Sara Ramirez…

Interested in hosting a Basic Crime Stoppers Training or Conference? The Texas Crime Stoppers Team is looking for local programs to host a Basic Crime Stoppers Training as well as the annual adult and campus conferences. Programs are expected…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on March 17th, held a roundtable at Pieper-Houston Electric to discuss Texas’ strong business climate and its continuing rapid growth. Representative Lacey Hull, Annie Spilman of the National Federation of…

Thank you for signing up to be notified when the Regulatory Compliance Division of the Office of the Governor commences a review of a proposed rule. Authorized by Senate Bill 1995 during the 86th Regular Legislative Session, the Regulatory…

AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott on March 16, 2022 issued a statement on the fatal vehicle crash near Andrews in West Texas that killed nine people and critically injured two others last night. Among the victims were members and a coach of…

State Operations Center Increases Readiness To Level II: Escalated Response AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 16, 2022, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state resources as escalated…

The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) are co-hosting a training session in recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month. Join us for Texas Brain Injury Programs: An Integrated…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 15, 2022 directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state resources as Texas faces increased fire weather conditions this week. The National Weather Service warns high winds…

Texas Governor's Mansion Lit Blue, Yellow In Solidarity With Ukrainian People AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott on March 13, 2022, attended the Divine Liturgy at Pokrova Ukrainian Catholic Church in Houston, where…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Timothy Whitaker to the Peace Officers’ Star of Texas Award Advisory Committee for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The committee advises the Governor on the issuance, design,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Samuel McGee and Robert Moore to the Firefighters' Star of Texas Award Advisory Committee for terms at the pleasure of the Governor. The committee advises the Governor on the issuance, design, and…

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott on March 14th, issued a statement after Bastrop County Sheriff's Deputy Sawyer Wilson was shot in the line of duty late last night. He is currently in stable condition and the perpetrator has not been apprehended. …

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Major General Thomas M. Suelzer as the Adjutant General of Texas, effective from, March 14, 2022. The Adjutant General is commander of the Soldiers and Airmen of the Texas Military Department, and reports…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 10, 2022, held a roundtable on border security in Weslaco as part of the one-year anniversary of Operation Lone Star. The Governor was joined by top officials from state agencies, law enforcement, and…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott this evening ordered an immediate investigation by the Texas Rangers into reports of child sex trafficking at The Refuge, a shelter in Bastrop contracted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 11, 2022, touted the Lone Start State's booming economy and world-class, diverse workforce during the "Why Texas?" fireside chat on economic development in Austin. The Governor was joined by Rex CEO,…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Michael Lynd, Jr. as presiding officer of the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority (RMA) for a term that will expire on February 1, 2024. The RMA is a political subdivision that allows local…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on March 10th, delivered virtual remarks at The Heritage Foundation's "The Fentanyl Crisis: The Mexico-Texas Connection" discussion. The Governor stressed the harrowing connection between the fentanyl crisis and the…

There are many factors that affect a business’ ability to grow. Join the Governor's Small Business Team and a panel of experts as we discuss the challenges and options that businesses have when growing at scale. Learn about programs such as…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on March 9th, issued a proclamation announcing Sunday, March 13, 2022 as a Day of Prayer for Ukraine. Governor Abbott also announced that the Texas Governor's Mansion will be lit blue and yellow on Saturday, March 12…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 7th, announced the adoption of new Texas Administrative Code rules by the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office (PSO) to prevent municipalities from defunding their police forces. These new…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 7th, sent a letter directing Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath to create a task force to help school districts address ongoing staffing shortages across the state. "I am…

Dear Texas Economic Development Stakeholders, Big news for the Lone Star State! In case you missed it, Texas was awarded the Governor's Cup for the 10th consecutive year from Site Selection Magazine. This award recognizes the Lone Star State's…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Frank Parker, Jr. as the presiding officer of the Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2024. The regional mobility authority is a political subdivision…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robert Brady as presiding officer of the Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2024. The regional mobility authority is a political subdivision that…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 3rd, announced that the City of Plainview, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission. For more…

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD) asks Texans to make it a priority to learn more about and connect with their neighbors with developmental disabilities (DD) and to help…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 3rd, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state resources to activate in anticipation of increased fire weather conditions in Texas through the weekend. The Texas A&M…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on March 1st, held a press conference where he announced that Texas has won Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup for a record-shattering tenth year in a row. The award highlights top-performing states for job…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 2nd, announced that the City of Bryan, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). The Music Friendly…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on March 2nd, announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $310 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of March. The…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jed Alton Brown as presiding officer of the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2024. The regional mobility authority is a political…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on March 2nd, delivered remarks at the Texas Ranger 2023 Bicentennial Kickoff Celebration in Fort Worth. The Governor was joined by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw, Texas Ranger Chief…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on March 2nd, posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Pvt. Marcelino Serna and U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice William Ray Flores. The Texas Legislative Medal of Honor is the highest…

The Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) is seeking qualified applicants to fill the vacant Community Outreach and Information Coordinator (Information Specialist IV) position, Job posting 2021-65 (TWC Job # 14738761)…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Gary Halbrooks as the presiding officer of the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire February 1, 2024. The Regional Mobility Authority is a political subdivision…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on FEb 25th, issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, May 7, 2022 as the special election date for the Texas State House of Representatives District 147 seat recently vacated by Representative Garnet F. Coleman.…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 24th, announced that the City of Miles, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission. For more than…

AUSTIN - Governor Abbott on Feb 24th, issued a statement after San Jacinto County Precinct 1 Deputy Constable Neil Adams was shot and killed on Feb 23rd, afternoon while working outside employment in Houston: "Our hearts are with the family…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Charla Brotherton to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The authority assesses the scope of motor vehicle crime in Texas and supports a…

AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott on Feb 24th, delivered remarks at the grand opening of the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) of Greater West Texas' new Stephens Campus for Children and Families in San Angelo. The grand opening also marked…

AUSTIN, TX - Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 22nd, sent a letter to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) directing the agency to conduct prompt and thorough investigations of any reported instances of Texas children being…

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alfonso Charles as Presiding Judge of the Tenth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Alfonso Charles of Longview is Judge…

Austin, TX -– Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 22nd, ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness of the State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II: Escalated Response for Winter Weather ahead of…

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is conducting a survey of siblings of people with disabilities to determine future planning needs in Texas. The survey is an opportunity to provide input that will support future planning for education and supports…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 23rd, issued a statement of support for the officers of the Austin Police Department: "Last year, Austin set an all-time record for the number of murders. It comes as no surprise that murders increased…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 18th, held a roundtable in Conroe on crime related to illegal immigration. The Governor was joined by members of law enforcement and families whose loved ones were killed by illegal immigrants. The families…

AUSTIN, TX -– Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 15th, congratulated The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Baylor University on earning the prestigious national research ranking of Carnegie Tier One, joining nine other Texas universities…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Joe Evan and Eddie Patton Jr., M.D. to the Texas Council for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders for terms set to expire on August 31, 2027. The council facilitates the coordination of…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation setting Saturday, May 7, 2022 as the special election day for two proposed constitutional amendments in Texas. View the proclamation. The two proposed constitutional…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Colonel Jeanette Sterner and appointed Elton Brock and Darrin R. Rudolph to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on July 6, 2027. The purpose of the Sabine River…

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 15th, announced that USA BioEnergy, through its subsidiary Texas Renewable Funds (TRF), will build a new $1.7 billion advanced biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas. The biorefinery will convert one million green tons…

AUSTIN, TX - Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 15th, held a roundtable in Fort Worth on the national fentanyl crisis alongside law enforcement and families who have been affected by fentanyl. During the roundtable, the Governor listened to the stories of…

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) proposes amendments to an existing rule at 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 68, §68.65, regarding the Elimination of Architectural Barriers program. The proposed rule makes the…

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cristina Galindo to the State Board for Educator Certification for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The board develops certification and continuing education requirements and standards…

Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 14th, directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready resources in response to critical fire weather conditions across Texas this week. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that elevated fire…

Regulatory Compliance Division of the Office of the Governor commences a review of a proposed rule or issues a determination letter on a proposed rule under review. Authorized by Senate Bill 1995 during the 86th Regular Legislative Session, the…

Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 10th, issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, May 7, 2022 as the special election date for the Texas State House of Representatives District 38 seat recently vacated by Representative Eddie Lucio III. …

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed April Estrada, Ed.D. and Barbie Ezell and reappointed Amy Litzinger, Susan Nichols, Ph.D., Agatha Thibideaux, and Jo Ann Garza Wofford and to the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education…

Austin, TX - Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 8th, announced that the State of Texas has launched a second Operation Lone Star jail booking facility. At the facility, individuals who are arrested for committing border-related crimes in the surrounding…

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 7th, joined Texas’s petition urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to vacate a federal license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that would bring spent nuclear fuel to a…

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gilberto Salinas to the Adult High School Charter School Program Advisory Committee for a term at the pleasure of the Governor. Gilberto Salinas of Brownsville is Executive Director of…

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elida Munoz to the Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on August 29, 2024. The committee reviews applications for approval and funding of family practice residency…

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emmitt Jackson, Jr. and Hillary England to the Texas Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2024, respectively. Additionally,…

Austin, TX - Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 9th, delivered remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Steel Dynamics' new manufacturing facility in Sinton. Steel Dynamics is one of the largest domestic steel producers and metal recyclers in the…

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 10th, issued a statement after the U.S. Census Bureau released data showing Texas as the top exporting state, now for the 20th consecutive year. With more than $375.3 billion in exports in 2021,…

Austin, TX -- The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD), in partnership with The University of Texas at Arlington’s Department of Communication and the Disability Studies Minor in the College of Liberal Arts, are now…

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Richard Gann, Marcela Navarrete, and Manish Seth and appointed Robert Bridge to the One-Call Board of Texas for terms set to expire on August 31, 2024. The board has authority over…

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 7th, held a press conference at the construction site of the new Great Lakes Cheese (GLC) packaging and distribution facility in Abilene. The Governor also presented GLC with a signed proclamation and…

Austin, TX - Governor Greg Abbot on FEb 7th, issued a statement after the Texas Military Department announced that a Texas Army National Guard Soldier assigned to Operation Lone Star died in a non-mission related incident. The Texas Rangers are…

Austin, TX - Governor Greg Abbott has filed a preliminary-injunction motion urging the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to protect non-federalized members of the Texas National Guard from the Biden Administration's COVID-19…

Austin, TX -– Governor Greg Abbott on Feb 8th, released his "2022 Report to the People of Texas," looking back at all that was accomplished by and for the people of Texas over the previous year and sharing his vision for the year ahead. This…

Texas Partners in Policymaking (Partners) is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 program year. Partners is an innovative statewide leadership development program for people with developmental disabilities and family members of people with…