Oct 21

Governor Abbott Announces NRG Energy Expansion In Harris County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that an NRG Energy, Inc. natural gas facility to be constructed at the existing TH Wharton Generating Station in Harris County has been designated as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program.

Press Release

Oct 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Municipal Retirement System Board Of Trustees

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Bryan Langley and Isaac Tawil to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Appointment

Oct 21

Governor Abbott Directs State Cleanup Of Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today announced an operation dedicated to making Austin safer and cleaner by relocating homeless individuals and removing encampments in and around the capital city and state property.

Press Release

Oct 20

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Four To Commission On Jail Standards

Governor Greg Abbott named Kelly Rowe as chair of the Commission on Jail Standards.

Press Release, Appointment

Oct 19

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In October 2025

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Drought Disaster Proclamation In October 2025

Proclamation

Oct 19

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In October 2025

Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In October 2025

Proclamation

Oct 19

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Flooding Disaster Proclamation In October 2025

WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on July 4, 2025, as amended and renewed in a subsequent proclamations, certifying that the heavy rainfall and flooding event that began on July 2, 2025, that included heavy rainfall and flash flooding, caused widespread and severe property damage, injury, or loss of life in several counties;

Proclamation

Oct 17

Governor Abbott Mobilizes Additional State Wildfire Response Resources Amid Ongoing Fire Danger

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize additional state wildfire response resources amid ongoing fire danger across large portions of the state.

Press Release