Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force Issues First Biennial Report To Texas Legislature
The Office of the Governor's Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force (SASTF) today issued its first Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature.
Governor Abbott, TEA Issue Report Showing Teacher Pay Raises For 2019-2020 School Year
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released a report showing significant pay raises for Texas teachers for the 2019-2020 academic year as a result of House Bill 3 (HB 3).
Governor Abbott Announces New Braunfels Designated As Music Friendly Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that New Braunfels, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Governor Abbott Appoints VanSteenberg To Commission on State Emergency Communications
The commission is charged with administering the state 9-1-1 service program and the statewide poison control program.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Four To Texas Forensic Science Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Patrick Buzzini, Ph.D., Bruce Budowle, Ph.D., Nancy Downing, Ph.D., and Jasmine Drake, Ph.D. to the Texas Forensic Science Commission for terms set to expire on September 1, 2022.
Governor Abbott Appoints Distefano To Texas Medical Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James “JD” Distefano, D.O. to the Texas Medical Board for a term set to expire April 13, 2025. The board regulates the practice of medicine in Texas.
Governor Abbott Statement On Justice Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation To United States Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement congratulating Justice Amy Coney Barrett on her confirmation to the United States Supreme Court:
Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Four To State Independent Living Council
The council develops the State Plan for Independent Living and serves as a resource to state and local organizations on Independent Living and related issues for persons with disabilities.