Noticias

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Reappoints Callas, Wesson To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ray Callas, M.D., FASA and Gary F. Wesson, D.D.S., M.S. to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for t

Appointment

Aug 31

Texas Provides Free Peer Counseling Services For Hawaii First Responders

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the State of Texas is offering virtual peer-to-peer counseling services at no cost for law enforcement and firefighters in Hawaii who have been impacted by the response to the unprecedented wildfires on the island of Maui.

Press Release

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gary Gibson and reappointed Kristi Koncaba and Ron Simmons to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors for terms set to expire on July 1, 2029. Simmons will continue to serve as the Chairman.

Appointment

Aug 30

Governor Abbott Expands Occupational Licensing Reciprocity For Military Servicemembers, Families

Governor Greg Abbott today directed Texas state agencies to adopt administrative changes in line with Senate Bill 422 from the 88th Legislative Session and the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to expand out-of-state occupational licensing reciprocity for U.S. military servicemembers and their spouses in Texas.

Press Release

Aug 29

Governor Abbott Announces 2023 Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame Honorees

Governor Greg Abbott and the Governor’s Commission for Women today announced eight extraordinary Texas women have been selected for induction into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in recognition of outstanding achievement in their fields and for changing the course of Texas history

Press Release

Aug 29

Governor Abbott Deploys Hurricane Response Resources To Florida

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia.

Press Release

Aug 29

Governor Abbott Announces New Category For Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new application category opening for the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant (TTIR) program through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism beginning September 1 at 9 AM CT and closing September 15 at 5 PM CT.

Press Release

Aug 25

Operation Lone Star Gains National Support From State Governors

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

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