Governor Abbott orders probe into possible child care funding fraud in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has directed Texas state agencies to investigate potential fraud in the state’s child care funding system.
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Governor Abbott appoints Jason LaFond to pharmaceutical initiative governing board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jason LaFond to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott announces sixth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking
First Lady Cecilia Abbott has announced that the Governor’s Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host its sixth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 5…
Governor Abbott appoints three to Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Darryl Heath and Colt McCoy, and reappointed Ashlie Thomas, to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Governor Abbott reappoints Marchant and Thomas to housing department through 2031
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kenny Marchant and Ajay Thomas to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
Texas sets new records for employment and labor force under Governor Abbott
Texas has reached new records for both the number of people working and the size of its labor force, according to data released by Governor Greg Abbott.
Governor Abbott appoints Amanda Crawford as Commissioner of Insurance
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amanda Crawford as the Commissioner of Insurance for Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints Col. Omar A. Perea to aerospace advisory committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Col.
Governor Abbott offers $30K reward after fatal shooting of Commissioner Betancourt
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of Reynaldo…
Governor Abbott reappoints three members to small business task force
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Eduardo Contreras, Lisa Fullerton, and Omar Veliz to the Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force.
Texas awards $3.5 million grant for accelerated semiconductor technician training at TSTC
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $3.5 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to Texas State Technical College (TSTC).
Governor Abbott highlights new Post Oak Ridge State Park and Centennial Parks Fund
Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the newly established Post Oak Ridge State Park in Lampasas, where he addressed a group of sportsmen and public officials.
Governor Abbott appoints new leadership to affordable housing corporation board
Governor Greg Abbott has named Lemuel Williams, Jr. as chair of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
Governor Abbott appoints six members to Texas Agriculture Finance Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed six individuals to the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority.
Governor Abbott offers Texas for HUD pilot program targeting housing fraud
Governor Greg Abbott has sent a letter to U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, offering Texas as a participant in a federal pilot program aimed at reducing…
Governor Abbott appoints three members to state psychologists examiners board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Chris Moose and reappointed Jamie Becker, Ph.D., and Sangeeta Singg, Ph.D., to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Governor Abbott renews fire weather disaster declaration for over 200 Texas counties
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation for fire weather conditions in January 2026.
Governor Abbott announces appointments to key state boards impacting jobs and community services
This week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a series of appointments to various state boards and committees.
TCEQ approves over $1.9 million in penalties for environmental violations
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has approved penalties totaling $1,751,893 against 22 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations.
Texas expands anti-rabies vaccination program with hand distribution near El Paso
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will expand its anti-rabies program in the El Paso area this January as part of the agency’s 32nd annual Oral Rabies Vaccination…
Governor Abbott demands extradition of suspect in commissioner Betancourt’s murder
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has formally requested the immediate extradition of Reynaldo Mata-Rios, who is accused of murdering Texas Facilities Commissioner Eddy Betancourt.
Texas secures $1.4 billion federal funding boost for rural health care initiatives
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the state will receive more than $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to improve health care services in rural areas.
Governor Abbott highlights new laws targeting crime prevention across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has highlighted several public safety initiatives that he says are making Texas communities safer.
U.S. Census Bureau releases latest Business Trends and Outlook Survey data
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), which measures ongoing business conditions and projections across the United States.
Texas awards $1.98 million grant to Prairie View A&M University for semiconductor workforce training
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $1.98 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU).