Noticias

Nov 10

Governor Abbott Appoints Eight to TexNet Technical Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Philip “Mark” Boyd, Ph.D., Calvin “Cal” Cooper, Ph.D., Chris Hillman, Scott Mitchell, Jeffrey Nunn, Ph.D., Kris Nygaard, Ph.D., Brian Stump, Ph.D., and Aaron Velasco, Ph.D. to the TexNet Technical Advisory Committee for terms to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Nov 10

Governor Abbott Appoints Caughey to Texas Judicial Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jennifer Caughey to the Texas Judicial Council for a term set to expire on June 30, 2027.

Appointment

Nov 10

Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Investigate Criminal Activity Involving Pornography In Texas Public Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath directing the agency to investigate any criminal activity in public schools involving the availability of pornographic material that serves no educational purpose.

Press Release

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Touts Limited Government, Individual Liberty, Free Enterprise At Goodman Institute Gala In Dallas

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks touting limited government, individual liberty, and free enterprise in the State of Texas at The Goodman Institute for Public Policy Research Gala in Dallas.

Press Release

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Chris Guy, Shawn M. Sparrow, and Milton "Brad" Taylor to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms to expire on August 22, 2023.

Appointment

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Names New General Counsel, Principal Deputy

Governor Greg Abbott today named James P. Sullivan as General Counsel to the Governor and promoted Angela Colmenero to Principal Deputy General Counsel.

Press Release

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Appoints Torres to State Board for Educator Certification

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Josue Tamarez Torres to the State Board for Educator Certification for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Invites Austin Veterans Parade Foundation To Host Rally On State Capitol Steps

In light of the cancellation of the Veterans Day Parade in Austin due to stringent COVID-19 regulations put in place by the City of Austin, Governor Greg Abbott today invited veterans with the Austin Veterans Parade Foundation to host a rally on the south steps of the Texas State Capitol.

Press Release