Noticias

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Reappoints Four To One-Call Board Of Texas

The board has authority over “Call Before You Dig” systems that notify the underground facility operators for excavation plans so pipelines and utility lines can be marked to prevent accidents.

Appointment

Nov 18

Governor Abbott, TEA, TDEM Announce $420 Million Reimbursement Program for Texas Schools To Continue Supporting Remote Learning During COVID-19

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $420 million reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools that purchased Wi-Fi hotspots and/or eLearning devices (such as laptops, tablets, and Chromebooks) so students could learn remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release

Nov 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Gore & Arnold To Texas Workforce Investment Council

The Council engages in a collaborative, systematic view of workforce development programs throughout the state and provides for planning, evaluation, research, and other functions related to workforce programs.

Appointment

Nov 16

Governor Abbott Announces City Of Victoria Designated As Music And Film Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Victoria, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as both a Music Friendly and Film Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Texas Film Commission, respectively.

Press Release

Nov 13

Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Conference For November 16

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Second Annual Texas Sounds and Cities will be held this year as a virtual, one-day conference on Monday, November 16 beginning at 11:00 AM.

Press Release

Nov 13

Governor Abbott, DSHS Announce Distribution Of COVID-19 Antibody Therapy To Hospitals Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is allocating an initial shipment of bamlanivimab, the Eli Lilly & Company monoclonal antibody therapy, to be distributed as early as next week to acute care hospitals across every geographic region of the state.

Press Release

Nov 12

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Clifton

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Clifton, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which helps to grow local jobs and local economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects and video game production. 

Press Release

Nov 12

Governor Abbott Reappoints Holder And Jenkins To Jefferson And Orange County Board Of Pilot Commissioners

The board has exclusive jurisdiction over the pilot services provided in Jefferson or Orange County, including intermediate stops and landing places for vessels on navigable streams wholly or partially located in the board's jurisdiction.

Appointment