Press Release below received from: GovernorAbbottPress@public.govdelivery.com Photos: Office of the Governor on 10-7-2026 Website: gov.texas.gov JASPER, TX – Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks and participated in the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Dr. Ron A. McMurry, MD Mediplex. He was joined by Congressman Brian Babin, Representative Hillary Hickland, Jasper Mayor Clark McClane, Jasper […]
Press Release below received from: GovernorAbbottPress@public.govdelivery.com Photos: Office of the Governor on 9-28-2026 Website: gov.texas.gov AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott today (9-28-2026) held a severe weather briefing and press conference at the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to provide an update on the state’s preparations for increased heavy rainfall and flooding threats expected […]
Press Release below from gov.texas.gov on 9-21-2026 – Email: GovernorAbbottPress@public.govdelivery.com AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to halt all permits sought by data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) completes its audit. Because the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), ERCOT, and the Texas Water Development Board […]
Press Release below from gov.texas.gov on 9-21-2026 – Email: GovernorAbbottPress@public.govdelivery.com AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of heavy rainfall and flooding threats expected to impact portions of West Texas and the Texas Panhandle over the next several days. “The State of Texas […]
Press Release below from gov.texas.gov on 9-17-2026 – Email: GovernorAbbottPress@public.govdelivery.com Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Early Learning Council AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jan Lacina, Ph.D., Jennifer Vincent, and Jennifer Warren, Ed.D. to the Texas Early Learning Council for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Texas Early Learning […]
Press Release below with the title seen above from gov.texas.gov on 9-17-2026 – Email: GovernorAbbottPress@public.govdelivery.com AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that 25 Texas public schools have been named 2026 Lone Star Ribbon Schools in recognition of outstanding academic performance. “Young Texans are the future of our state, and it is critical that they […]
Press Release below with the title seen above from gov.texas.gov on 9-17-2026 – Email: GCPD@public.govdelivery.com This week marks Disability Voting Rights Week, a time to help ensure Texans with disabilities know their voting rights and the accessible options available to them. With the November election approaching, now is a good time to check your voter registration, […]
Press Release below with the title seen above from gov.texas.gov on 9-16-2026 – Email: GovernorAbbottPress@public.govdelivery.com AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the selection of 13 members to serve on the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) working group, created under his directive to develop a statewide framework for establishing three-year bachelor’s degree pathways. “Texas students deserve […]
Press Release below with the title seen above from gov.texas.gov on 9-15-2026 – Email: GovernorAbbottPress@public.govdelivery.com AUSTIN TX – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the creation of a leadership team to secure Texas as the permanent home of the United States Space Academy. Representative Greg Bonnen M.D. of Friendswood, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, will lead the team. […]