Noticias
Governor Abbott Appoints Bulanek To 461st Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Patrick Bulanek Judge of the 461st Judicial District Court in Brazoria County, effective September 1, 2019, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Appoints McCoy To Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tim McCoy to the Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board for a term at the pleasure of the Governor.
State Leaders Send Letter To District And County Attorneys Regarding Hemp And Marijuana Possession Cases
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and Attorney General Ken Paxton today sent a letter to all Texas District and County Attorneys (DAs) regarding recently dismissed marijuana possession cases and reports that some DAs will no longer prosecute misdemeanor marijuana cases.
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted Following Severe Weather In The Rio Grande Valley
On July 10th, Governor Abbott sent a letter to President Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for three counties in the Rio Grande Valley that sustained severe weather and flooding causing widespread damage. Today, the President granted Governor Abbott’s request that will provide Individual Assistance for those in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties.
Texas Deploys Resources To Louisiana To Assist With Disaster Response
Governor Greg Abbott today offered assistance to Louisiana in response to Tropical Storm Barry, which is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast of Louisiana.
Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration Following Severe Weather In The Rio Grande Valley
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for three Texas counties located in the Rio Grande Valley that were impacted by storms that caused widespread damage and flooding.
Governor Abbott Holds Briefing And Press Conference On Tropical Development In Gulf Of Mexico
Governor Greg Abbott today held a briefing and press conference at the State Operations Center on hurricane preparedness and a tropical system development in the Gulf of Mexico that could impact Texas.
Heightened Hurricane Preparedness For 2019 Hurricane Season
Ensuring communities are prepared for the 2019 hurricane season.