Gov. Greg Abbott Orders Texas Schools to Close Until May 4th
Tuesday afternoon (March 31st), Texas governor Greg Abbott issued an order closing all schools in Texas until May 4th. That date could be extended.
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Major Disaster Declaration Issued for Texas by President Trump
The declaration was announced by President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday. New sources of federal funding will be made available for Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott Announces Closure of Restaurants & Bars
On Thursday, March 19th, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order that immediately limits social gatherings to 10 people or less for at least 2 weeks.
Gov. Abbott Orders Flags to Be Lowered to Half-Staff in Lubbock
Abbott's orders are to honor the fallen first responders in Lubbock.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Texas Tech Basketball After Big Win
For the first team in program history, the Red Raider Men's Basketball team beat the number one team in the country Tuesday night in a 70-53 win over the Louisville Cardinals.
Coach Chris Beard and his team were limping into the game with their star player injured and riding a three-game losing …
Coach Chris Beard and his team were limping into the game with their star player injured and riding a three-game losing …
Texas Voters Approve Proposition 4 Banning Income Tax
Texas voters approved nine out of ten constitutional amendments in Tuesday's statewide election, including the highly publicized Proposition 4.
Funding Approved for Texas Tech Veterinary School
The new veterinary school will be located in Amarillo at the existing Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center campus. The first classes are expected to start in 2021.
Mark Griffin Re-Appointed to Texas Tech System Board of Regents
Mark Griffin was one of three appointments Governor Greg Abbott made the TTU System Board of Regents on Wednesday. Griffin's six-year term will expire in 2025.
Governor Abbott and Lt. Governor Patrick Sworn Into Second Terms
The 2019 Inauguration was held on the steps of the state capitol in Austin. Both Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick addressed the crowd
Elected Officials React to the Death of Senator John McCain
Elected officials including Texas Governor Greg Abbott and former vice president Joe Biden offered statements of support after the passing of John McCain
Governor Abbott Reiterates Support for Texas Tech Vet School
Governor Abbott's comments about the Texas Tech Veterinary School came during a fundraiser on the Texas Tech campus
Texas Speaker Joe Straus Announces He Won't Run for Re-Election
Texas Speaker of the House Joe Straus announced on Wednesday that he will not run for re-election in 2018, ending his tenure in the Texas Legislature