Noticias

Jan 24

Governor Abbott Reappoints Bahorich As Chair Of The Texas State Board Of Education

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Donna Bahorich as Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE), effective February 1, 2017, for a term set to expire February 1, 2019.

Appointment

Jan 24

Governor Abbott Champions School Choice At Annual Education Rally

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the Texas School Choice Week Rally where he promoted school choice as “not just a Republican issue or a Democrat issue – it is a civil rights issue.”

Press Release

Jan 23

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas A&M University System Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the reappointment of Elaine Mendoza and Cliff Thomas and the appointment of Tim Leach to the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents, effective Feb. 1, 2017, for terms set to expire Feb. 1, 2023.

Appointment

Jan 23

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To The Texas Tech University System Board Of Regents

Governor Abbott today announced the appointment of J. Michael Lewis and John B. Rogers and the reappointment of John D. Steinmetz to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents, effective Jan. 31, 2017, for terms set to expire Jan. 31, 2023.

Appointment

Jan 23

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To The University Of Texas System Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointment of Janiece Longoria, Kevin Eltife, and Rad Weaver to The University of Texas System Board of Regents, effective Feb. 1, 2017, for terms set to expire Feb. 1, 2023.

Appointment

Jan 23

Governor Abbott To Travis County Sheriff: Reverse Sanctuary Policy Or Lose Funding

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez strongly urging her to reverse her policy directive forbidding Travis County Sheriff’s Office employees from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests.

Press Release

Jan 17

Governor Abbott Names Quillivan Presiding Officer Of The State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has named Jessica Quillivan, D.V.M., presiding officer of the State Board of Veterinary Examiners.

Appointment

Jan 17

Study Shows Texas Continues To Make Major Progress In Bringing High-Speed Internet To More Schools A

Since launching the Texas Classroom Connectivity Initiative, Texas has made significant progress in its ongoing effort to expand access to high-speed Internet in public schools statewide, according to EducationSuperHighway’s annual “State of the States” on K-12 broadband connectivity.

Press Release