Noticias

Jun 8

Governor Abbott Directs HHSC To Ensure All Children In Uvalde Have Access To Behavioral Health Resources

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Commissioner Cecile Young to use all available resources to ensure mental health support services are available to every child in the Uvalde community following the tragedy at Robb Elementary School.

Press Release

Jun 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Sharp To Texas Board Of Nursing

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tyrone Sharp, Ph.D. to the Texas Board of Nursing for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The board oversees the practice of professional nursing, examination of students, and standards of professional conduct for license holders.

Appointment

Jun 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Texas Medical Board District Review Committees

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Laurel Coles and reappointed Sheela Lahoti, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board District One Review Committee for terms set to expire on January 15, 2028.

Appointment

Jun 8

Governor Abbott Appoints University Student Regents And Student Representative To The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed 8 student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2023.

Appointment

Jun 7

Governor Abbott Directs DPS, TEA, THECB To Expand And Accelerate Implementation Of iWatch Texas Program To Report Suspicious Activity

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Commissioner Harrison Keller to expand and accelerate their efforts to promote the ability to report suspicious activity known to students, staff, and families through the iWatchTexas reporting system.

Press Release

Jun 6

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Series–Fort Worth

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Fort Worth on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Press Release

Jun 6

Governor Abbott Instructs ALERRT To Provide Training Programs To School Districts Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter instructing Executive Director Dr. Pete Blair to begin providing Texas State University's nationally-recognized Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) programs to all school districts across the state, prioritizing school-based law enforcement.

Press Release

Jun 3

Governor Abbott, Uvalde County Announce Opening Of Uvalde Together Resiliency Center, Resources Available For Entire Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Uvalde County officials are opening a temporary facility for the newly created Uvalde Together Resiliency Center (UTRC) on Monday, June 6 to begin providing long-term support services for the community.

Press Release