Dec 20

Texas Launches Billboard Campaign To Stop Dangerous Border Journeys

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Press Release

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Bass To Texas County And District Retirement System Board Of Trustees

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James M. Bass to the Texas County and District Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term set to expire on December 31, 2025.

Appointment

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Reappoints Atkinson To Texas Public Finance Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Billy M. Atkinson, Jr. to the Texas Public Finance Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Jaramillo To 458th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Maggie Jaramillo as Judge of the 458th Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County, effective January 1, 2025, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Dozier To 228th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Caroline Dozier to the 228th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Announces Lockhart Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Lockhart has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Dec 20

Texas Celebrates Record-Breaking Employment In 2024

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated 2024 as a year of record-breaking employment in Texas as the state again broke all records for the number of Texans working.

Press Release

Dec 19

Governor Abbott Unveils Billboard Campaign To Dissuade Migrants From Making Dangerous Journey To Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today unveiled the state's new billboard campaign in Central America and Mexico to dissuade migrants from making the dangerous journey to illegally cross the border into Texas during a press conference next to a burned down rape tree at Wall Ranch in Eagle Pass.

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