State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
Recent News About State Governor Greg Abbott (tx)
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Abbott on DOJ challenge to SB4: ‘Texas is the only government in America trying to stop illegal immigration’
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is standing firm in the face of a legal challenge by the Justice Department, which has filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas, questioning the constitutionality of Senate Bill 4. -
Governor Abbott Pardons Joseph Edward Braithwaite
Governor Abbott Pardons Joseph Edward Braithwaite. -
Governor Abbott Pardons Joe Bob Wilcoxson
Governor Abbott Pardons Joe Bob Wilcoxson. -
Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Texas 1836 Project Advisory Committee
Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Texas 1836 Project Advisory Committee. -
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of U.S. Service Members Killed In Kabul Airport Attack
Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff to honor the U.S. service members who lost their lives during an attack at the airport yesterday in Kabul, Afghanistan. -
Texas Supreme Court rejects AG’s attempt to undo victory scored by Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee in mask mandate case
HOUSTON – Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee earned another victory for Harris County in its lawsuit challenging Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s prohibition on mask mandates. -
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Paxton Aligned in Defense of Executive Order Prohibiting Mask Mandates
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Paxton Aligned in Defense of Executive Order Prohibiting Mask Mandates. -
Governor Abbott Appoints Stephenson as District Attorney for 91st Judicial District
Governor Abbott Appoints Stephenson as District Attorney for 91st Judicial District. -
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Urges County Judges Across Texas To Complete Border Budget Forecast Form
Governor Greg Abbott urged County Judges across Texas to submit their 2-year projected budget for expenses related to the ongoing border crisis. T -
TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL: Texas Capitol To Reopen January 4th
At a time when many state capitols, including the U.S. Capitol, are closed, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced that the Texas Capitol will re-open on January 4th. -
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Appoints Kelly to 54th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Susan Kelly as Judge of the 54th Judicial District Court in McLennan County, effective January 1, 2021, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. -
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Lowers Texas Flags To Honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Governor Greg Abbott ordered all Texas flags to be lowered to honor the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. -
AG Paxton warns Texans of price gouging in wake of Hurricane Hanna
AUSTIN – Following the severe weather and flooding in South Texas during Hurricane Hanna, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned that state law prohibits price gouging in the wake of a declared disaster. -
AG Paxton: Fifth Circuit Upholds Governor’s Order Halting Unnecessary Medical Procedures During COVID-19 Disaster
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit for upholding Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA 09, which requires all health care facilities and professionals to postpone any unnecessary medical procedures to free up hospital beds and preserve precious medical supplies for those combating the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). -
STATE OF TEXAS GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Governor Abbott And First Lady Cecilia Abbott Deliver Meals On Wheels, Provide Meals To Homeless On Thanksgiving Day
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott delivered Thanksgiving meals to those in need with Meals On Wheels in Austin. -
TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Meets With DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott met with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf in Austin. -
FOLEY & LARDNER LLP: Foley Represents SmileDirectClub in Texas Enterprise Fund Grant
Foley & Lardner represented Nashville-based SmileDirectClub (NASDAQ:SDC) in connection with a multi-million dollar package of private and public incentives, including over $2 million from the Texas Enterprise Fund, a marquee job creation fund of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. -
Keeping Austin Woke - Long the liberal redoubt in conservative Texas, the capital city is becoming a statewide model
Long the liberal redoubt in conservative Texas, the capital city is becoming a statewide model. -
Standing Up for Chick-fil-A. In San Antonio, anti-religious bigotry may have political consequences
San Antonio, a predominantly Hispanic city named for a Catholic saint, has persisted in its crusade against the popular fast-food chain Chick-fil-A. In reaction to the conservative religious beliefs of its owners, the city council has barred Chick-fil-A from operating at San Antonio’s airport. So far, advocates against the restaurant have the upper hand, though that could soon change. Voters will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on the controversy in a local election. -
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Announces Grant Funding To Support Border Security Operations in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced $4.7 million in federal Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG) funding to increase operational capabilities of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies along the border.