Greg Abbott
News Staff
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed two Southeast Texas residents as student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2024.
Appointed to Texas Southern University was Dylan Getwood, of Port Arthur, who is pursuing a degree in health information management at TSU.
Monday, June 12, 2023
Pictured left to right: Public Utility Commission of Texas Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty, PUCT Chairman Peter Lake, PUCT Commissioners: Kathleen Jackson and Lori Cobbs, Utility Operations President for Entergy Corp. Rod West, Gov. Greg Abbott, Entergy Texas President and CEO Eliecer Viamontes, Entergy Corp. President and CEO Drew Marsh, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Entergy Pete Norgeot
Governor heralds Entergy’s ‘Texas-sized’ investment in Orange
News Staff
Entergy Texas executives, Gov. Greg Abbott, government officials and community leaders gathered to celebrate a new chapter for reliable, affordable and sustainable energy across Southeast Texas.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Governor Abbott Makes Promises at IAC Summit to Israel
News Staff
AUSTIN – 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 the state's efforts to combat anti-semitism.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Abbott announces $41 million in emergency funding for local governments
Sharon Brooks
Governor Greg Abbott announced July 15 that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will provide $41 million in federal funds to assist cities and counties throughout the COVID-19 response.
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Texas governor enacts emergency rules for child care facilities
Sharon Brooks
As COVID-19 cases rise in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the ability of mayors and county judges to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of over 100 people. Previously, this applied only to outdoor gatherings over 500 people.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Governor declares May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week
Sharon Brooks
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation declaring May 3-9 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in the state of Texas. This proclamation raises awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Texas governor takes additional actions to increase hospital capacity during health crisis
Sharon Brooks
Governor Greg Abbott announced March 25 that he has temporarily waived certain hospital licensing rules and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has adopted an emergency rule to meet Texas’ need for additional hospital capacity while the state responds to COVID-19.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Texas governor takes steps to increase hospital capacity as state battles COVID-19 spread
Sharon Brooks
Governor Greg Abbott is taking measures to increase hospital bed capacity during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, his office reported over the weekend.
Abbott signed an Executive Order March 22 to expand hospital bed capacity as the state responds to the COVID-19 virus.
Monday, March 23, 2020
Governor Abbott waives STAAR testing requirements
Sharon Brooks
Governor Greg Abbott announced March 16 that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-20 school year.
Monday, March 16, 2020
Governor Abbott fast-tracks licensing for out-of-state medical professionals
Sharon Brooks
March 14, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Medical Board (TMB) and the Texas Board of Nursing (TBN) to fast-track the temporary licensing of out-of-state physicians, physician assistants, certain retired physicians, nurses, and other license types to assist in Texas' response to COVID-19.
Monday, March 16, 2020
