Governor Greg Abbott isn’t going to toss the first pitch to kick off the Texas Rangers’ season this year. The Governor told the Rangers yesterday he declined the invitation as a way to show his rejection of the MLB’s opposition to Georgia’s new voter integrity law requiring voters to show valid ID to cast a ballot. In […]
Governor says hair, nail salons can reopen this Friday
May 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Governor Greg Abbott says hair and nail salons can reopen starting this Friday. Yesterday’s announcement says salons must keep hairstylists separate by six feet, take appointments only or have walk-ins wait outdoors with social distancing and only attend to one customer at a time. The measure applies to cosmetology salons, barbershops, hair salons, nail salons […]
Attorney General says he trusts Texas to reopen
April 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Attorney General Ken Paxton believes Texas is ready to reopen. Paxton appeared Saturday on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” and said he thinks the Lone Star State will soon be running between 75-to 90-percent. Paxton also praised Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to define synagogues, churches, and other houses of worship as essential services. He says he’s […]
Abbott says latest coronavirus numbers are cause for cautious hope
April 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Gov. Greg Abbott says the latest coronavirus numbers indicate that the pandemic may be slowing down in Texas. Abbott stated at a news conference on Monday that hospitalizations are down over the last three days, along with the growth in new cases and the number of deaths. He said the numbers come with “red flags,” […]
Governor Abbott extends coronavirus disaster measure
April 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Governor Greg Abbott is extending the coronavirus disaster declaration. The governor announced his decision yesterday to extend the statewide disaster declaration an additional 30-days. He says it will allow resources to continue to be available to “support our communities and protect public health.” The stay at home order is not included in the extension and […]
Gov. Abbott addresses hospital readiness
April 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Governor Greg Abbott says the number of hospital beds in Texas is increasing. During a news conference at the Capitol on Friday night, Abbott said the number of beds has increased 15-percent, making over 19-thousand-600 beds available statewide. Over two-thousand intensive care beds are available as well. Abbott also addressed the growing concern about ventilators, […]
Hirsch Stepping Down As Abbott’s Communications Director
February 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Gov. Greg Abbott’s communications director is stepping down soon. At age 33, Matt Hirsch has already guided Abbott’s election and reelection strategy for seven-years. Hirsch announced Tuesday that he’s interested in finding something else to do. Abbott gave a statement thanking Hirsch for his service. His resignation is effective as of the end of the […]
Abbott orders state agencies to lighten licensing requirements
November 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The deadline is approaching for state agencies ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott to review and revise their licensing requirements. The GOP governor directed the heads of state agencies, in an October 8th letter, to reduce licensing regulations, lower educational requirements and fees for certain professions, and remove licensing barriers for people with criminal records, “where […]
Democrats sue to change Texas ballot ahead of 2020 elections
November 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Texas Democratic Party is suing to overturn a state law on ballots. The measure in question says candidates who belong to the same party as the governor are listed first on general election ballots. The lawsuit filed in an Austin federal court on Friday argues that the law gives an unfair advantage to Republicans, the party […]
Texas receives four-billion-dollars for flood control
October 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas is receiving four-billion-dollars to prevent future flooding. Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush will lead the program that is receiving the funding. Abbott said the program is long-term focused and is aiming to “lessen the impact of future disasters.” Congress approved the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]
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