Noticias
Governor Abbott Appoints Two And Names Chair Of Private Security Board
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed and named Patricia “Patti” James of Houston, Chair of the Private Security Board. Additionally he appointed Claude “C.D.” Siems, also of Houston to the board, both for terms to expire on January 21, 2021.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State University System Board Of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Veronica Muzquiz Edwards of San Antonio, Alan L. Tinsley of Madisonville and reappointed David Montagne of Beaumont to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for terms to expire on February 1, 2021.
Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Passage Of Ethics Reform Legislation
Texas Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement after passage by the Texas Senate of Senate Bill 19 (V. Taylor), an omnibus bill that includes multiple initiatives from Governor Abbott’s emergency item on ethics reform.
Governor Abbott Appoints Anwar To Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed S. Javaid Anwar of Midland to Texas’ Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term to expire on August 31, 2015.
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Optometry Board
Governor Greg Abbott today named Dr. John Coble Chair of the Texas Optometry Board and appointed Dr. Carey Patrick, Dr. Ronald Hopping and Mr. Rene Peña to the Board for terms to expire on January 31, 2021.
Governor Abbott On Concealed Handgun Licenses Reciprocity With The State Of Ohio
Recognizing valid concealed handgun licenses issued by the State of Ohio on or after March 23, 2015, as long as Ohio licensees comply with all laws, rules and regulations of the State of Texas governing the use and carrying of concealed handguns.
Governor Abbott Directs Texas State Guard To Monitor Operation Jade Helm 15
Following discussions aimed at ensuring Texans are fully informed on Operation Jade Helm 15, Governor Greg Abbott today met with Major General Gerald “Jake” Betty, Commander of the Texas State Guard, and directed him to monitor the Operation.
Governor Abbott Statement On Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Cases
Texas Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement in advance of the United States Supreme Court hearing oral arguments today in a series of cases over whether states' same-sex marriage bans are constitutional.