Noticias

Jul 28

Governor Abbott Surveys Hurricane Hanna Damage, Meets With Local Officials In Corpus Christi

Governor Greg Abbott today visited Corpus Christi to meet with local officials and survey storm damage left by Hurricane Hanna over the weekend.

Press Release

Jul 28

Governor Abbott, HHSC Extend Deadline For Pandemic Food Benefits For Families Affected By COVID-19 School Closures

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending the application deadline for the federal Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer program (P-EBT) to August 21 to ensure eligible families have more time to apply for this one-time food benefit.

Press Release

Jul 27

Governor Abbott Names Cecile Young Executive Commissioner Of Texas Health And Human Services Commission

Young previously served in various roles at HHSC, including Acting Executive Commissioner, Chief Deputy Executive Commissioner, and as the Chief of Staff.

Press Release

Jul 27

Governor Abbott Waives Grade Promotion Requirements For 2020-2021 STAAR Testing

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the grade promotion requirement related to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test for students in grades 5 and 8 has been waived for the upcoming school year.

Press Release

Jul 27

Governor Abbott Extends Early Voting Period For November 3rd Election

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a Proclamation extending the early voting period for the November 3rd Election by nearly a week.

Press Release

Jul 27

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Extending Early Voting Period For November 3rd Election

Under this proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, and continue through Friday, October 30, 2020.

Proclamation

Jul 27

Governor Abbott Reappoints Lynd Presiding Officer Of Alamo Regional Mobility Authority

The RMA is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to partner with the state to deliver transportation infrastructure projects that serve Bexar County.

Appointment

Jul 27

Governor Abbott Appoints Gallagher To 96th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joseph Patrick “Pat” Gallagher to the 96th Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment