Divisions

Appointments

The authority to make governmental appointments is one of the powers given to the Governor of Texas by the state's constitution.

Budget, Planning and Policy

The Budget, Planning and Policy Division advises the Governor regarding state fiscal matters in support of his statutory role as Texas' Chief budget officer.

Criminal Justice

The Governor's Criminal Justice Division (CJD) provides more than $130 million in funding to local,regional and statewide projects with the central goal of making Texas a safer state.

Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities

The Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities envisions a state where people with disabilities have the opportunity to enjoy full and equal access to lives of independence, productivity and self determination.

Economic Development and Tourism

Economic Development and Tourism markets Texas and promotes the opportunities that anyone can find within our borders. Whether permanently relocating a business or simply planning a weekend get-away, our office serves to showcase Texas and facilitate your arrival.

Texas Film Commission

The Texas Film Commission has been assisting filmmakers since 1971 with information on a complete range of film-related services and facilities from pre- through postproduction.

Human Resources

Human Resources provides information on employment with the Office of the Governor.

Texas Military Preparedness Commission

The Commission, under the Governor's Office, contains nine members appointed by Governor Perry, with appropriate staff. It's mission is to develop a pro-active statewide strategy to assist defense-dependent communities in the prevention of future base closures and realignments and to assist defense dependent communities prepare for the next generation of military in Texas.

Texas Music Office

The Texas Music Office serves as the information clearinghouse and promotion office for the Texas music industry.

Press Office

The Press Office issues all press releases and announcements and is responsible for communicating with the media.

State Grants

The State Grants Team's mission is to alert entities throughout Texas about funding opportunities.

Texas Review And Comment System

The Texas Review and Comment System (TRACS) is the state's intergovernmental review system.

Governor's Commission For Women

The commission seeks to improve the personal and professional status of women in Texas and to advocate programs that provide solutions to problems faced by Texas women.

Texas Workforce Investment Council

The Council was created by the Governor and the Legislature to carry out certain strategic planning and evaluation functions in order to promote the development of a well-educated, highly-skilled workforce for Texas.