Gov. Abbott Orders Flags to Be Lowered to Half-Staff in Lubbock
Abbott's orders are to honor the fallen first responders in Lubbock.
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Governor Abbott Congratulates Texas Tech Basketball After Big Win
The Red Raider Basketball team beat the number one team in the country last night for the first team ever in a 70-53 win over the Louisville Cardinals. Coach Beard and his team were limping into the game with their star player injured and riding a three game losing streak...
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.
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
Greg Abbott Statement on Shooting Death of Texas Tech PD Officer
Following the shooting death of a Texas Tech University police officer Monday evening, Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement on social media.
Gov. Greg Abbott Issues Statement on Las Vegas Mass Shooting
Monday morning, Texas governor Greg Abbott offered condolences to the victims of the deadly mass shooting at Las Vegas' Route 91 Harvest musical festival.
Texas Sanctuary Cities Ban Blocked by Court Injunction
SB 4, legislation banning "sanctuary cities", will have to go through another legal battle before becoming Texas law
Governor Abbott Suspends Collection of Hotel and Motel Taxes During Hurricane Harvey
Travelers evacuating from the Gulf Coast will get some financial relief in Texas if they have to check in to a hotel or motel
Governor Greg Abbott Signs Bill Changing Marriage Statute
Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill this week which changes the law regarding marriage ages