May 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Chambers To Ninth Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kent Chambers to the Ninth Court of Appeals, Place 4, effective July 1, 2024, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

May 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Kelly To Texas Diabetes Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Kelly, Ph.D., the Texas Diabetes Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

May 8

Governor Abbott Hosts Kosovo President Osmani At Governor’s Mansion

Governor Greg Abbott yesterday held a meeting with the President of the Republic of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu and other Kosovan government and business leaders to discuss growing the economic ties and strengthening the international partnership between Texas and Kosovo.

Press Release

May 8

Governor Abbott Directs Texas Universities To Ignore President Biden’s Unlawful Title IX Rewrite

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas' public university systems and community colleges directing them to not comply with President Joe Biden's recent revision of Title IX and to refrain from implementing any new system-wide policy related to this revision.

Press Release

May 7

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Wildfire Resources Ahead Of West Texas Fire Threat

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased wildfire danger in the Panhandle and West Texas.

Press Release

May 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Morris To OneStar National Service Commission

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Karin Morris to the OneStar National Service Commission for a term set to expire on March 15, 2026.

Appointment

May 7

Governor Abbott Proclaims 2024 Economic Development Week In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the critical role that local, regional, and statewide economic development organizations play in strengthening the Texas economy, creating new job opportunities, and enhancing the quality of life for all Texans by proclaiming May 6-10, 2024 as Economic Development Week in Texas.

Press Release

May 7

Governor Abbott Further Amends Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In May 2024

Governor Abbott Further Amends Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In May 2024

Proclamation