Gov. Greg Abbott

Abbott reappoints Joe Evans of Beaumont to the Texas Council for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders.

Abbott reappoints Evans to Texas Council for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders

News Staff

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Joe Evans of Beaumont and Eddie Patton Jr., M.D., of Houston to the Texas Council for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders for terms set to expire on Aug. 31, 2027.

Chris Guy

Governor appoints three to Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners

News Staff

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Chris Guy, Shawn M. Sparrow and Milton “Brad” Taylor to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms to expire on August 22, 2023.

Gov. Greg Abbott to keynote, receive award at TAB gala in October.

Governor to keynote, receive award at Oct. 4 gala

News Staff

Monday, August 23, 2021

The Texas Association of Business (TAB) announced Aug. 23 that Governor Greg Abbott will serve as the keynote speaker for the “Best Companies to Work for in Texas Gala” on Oct.

Governor celebrates Optimus Steel expansion in Orange County. (Optimus Steel photo)

Governor celebrates Optimus Steel expansion in Orange County

News Staff

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott announced July 2 that Optimus Steel LLC (“Optimus Steel”) will establish a new rebar line and coil handling facility in Orange County. Optimus Steel, a subsidiary of Aceros Turia Inc., produces a wide range of high-quality wire rods, coiled rebar, and billets.

Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 2 and SB 3 into law June 8 requiring ERCOT reforms and power grid weatherization.

Governor signs ERCOT reforms, power grid weatherization legislation into law

News Staff

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott June 8 signed Senate Bills 2 and 3 into law to reform the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and weatherize and improve the reliability of the state's power grid. Gov. Abbott made ERCOT reform and weatherization of the power system emergency items this past session.

Cacique LLC to open new facility in Texas

Governor Abbott announces new Cacique facility in Amarillo

News Staff

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott announced June 2 that Cacique, LLC (“Cacique”) will open a new food processing operation in Amarillo, Texas.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise relocating global headquarters to Spring, Texas.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise relocating global headquarters to Texas

News Staff

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced Dec. 1 that Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) will relocate its global headquarters to Spring, Texas from San Jose, California.

Charlie Holder and wife Tara Michelle

Governor reappoints two local business leaders to Board of Pilot Commissioners

News Staff

Thursday, November 12, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced Nov. 12 that he has reappointed Charles E. “Charlie” Holder and William G. “Will” Jenkins III to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms set to expire on Aug. 22, 2022.

Governor's Office, DSHS provide nearly 3 million flu vaccines to Texans.

Governor's office, DSHS provide nearly 3 million flu vaccines to Texas residents

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced Oct. 22 that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has secured 2.8 million doses of flu vaccine for the Texas Vaccines for Children Program and the new Adult Influenza Vaccine Initiative.

Gov. Abbott extends auto-renewal of SNAP benefits.

Abbott extends automatic SNAP renewals amid ongoing pandemic

Sharon Brooks

Monday, July 27, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced July 24 that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal authority to extend certifications by six months for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients whose benefits are up for renewal in July and August.

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