Gov. Greg Abbott has reappointed thirteen members, including three local residents, to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council for terms set to expire on Aug.

Gov. Greg Abbott is surging Texas National Guard to better secure the border. The Guard is now authorized to enforce Texas law, including arresting people who have crossed the border illegally and violated Texas law. They are working with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and local law enforcement to increase border security.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced July 14 the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is receiving more than $210 million in federal emergency grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for mental health and substance use disorder services to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced March 17 the expansion of Operation Lone Star to include efforts to crack down on human trafficking related to illegal border crossings.

The Texas Governor’s Office and the Texas Workforce Commission will host a virtual town hall from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, to answer Texas employers’ questions about Texas’ reopening to 100 percent.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order designed to protect Texas’ energy industry from federal overreach. He also announced his support for legislation that will prohibit cities from banning natural gas appliances.

The Texas Capitol will re-open on Jan. 4, Gov.