Governor Abbott appoints Jason LaFond to pharmaceutical initiative governing board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jason LaFond to the Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board.
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First Lady Cecilia Abbott announces sixth annual Week of Prayer against 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 members 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
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kenny Marchant and Ajay Thomas to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with their terms set to expire on January 31, 2031.
Texas sets records for employment numbers and labor force growth
Texas has reached new records for both the number of people employed and the size of its labor force, according to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Governor Abbott orders investigation into possible child care funding fraud
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state agencies to investigate potential fraud in the state’s child care funding system.
Texas awards $3.5 million grant for accelerated semiconductor technician training
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 speaks at opening ceremony for Post Oak Ridge State Park
Governor Greg Abbott attended the opening of the newly established Post Oak Ridge State Park in Lampasas, where he addressed a group of sportsmen and state officials.
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.
Texas governor offers $30K reward in search for suspect in Betancourt shooting
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 Assistance Advisory Task Force
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Eduardo Contreras, Lisa Fullerton, and Omar Veliz to the Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force.
Governor Abbott appoints new leadership to affordable housing corporation board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lemuel Williams, Jr. as chair of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
Governor Abbott appoints new members to key state boards
This week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced several appointments to state boards and committees.
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 renews disaster declaration for fire risk across more than 200 Texas counties
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed the disaster proclamation for fire weather conditions that began on August 10, 2025.
Governor Abbott offers Texas for HUD anti-fraud pilot program participation
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 to Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Psychologists
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.
U.S. Census Bureau releases latest business trends survey data for January 2026
The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data products from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) as of January 15, 2026.
TCEQ approves over $1.9 million in fines 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.
Governor Abbott demands extradition of suspect in commissioner’s killing
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 projects
Texas will receive more than $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to improve rural health care, Governor Greg Abbott announced on December 29, 2025.
Governor Abbott announces new public safety measures targeting crime prevention across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has highlighted new public safety measures implemented in Texas for 2025, emphasizing legislative and enforcement efforts intended to increase security across the state.
Oncor appoints Ellen Buck as new senior vice president
Ellen Buck has been named a new Senior Vice President at Oncor Electric Delivery.
U.S. Census Bureau releases new business trends data from ongoing national survey
The U.S. Census Bureau has published new data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), a program that regularly measures business conditions and future expectations in the United States.