Noticias

Jan 23

Governor Abbott Sets February 17 Special Runoff Election for House District 17

Governor Abbott has set Tuesday, February 17, 2015, as the special runoff election date to fill a vacancy in Texas House District 17.

Proclamation

Jan 23

Statement By Gov. Abbott On December Jobs Numbers

Job creation is the lifeblood of our state – and Texas’ history of strengthening job growth equates to more opportunity for all Texans. The state of Texas will continue to promote fiscally responsible policies that sustain our position as number one in the nation for economic opportunity and give Texans across the state the means to invest in the future of their families.

Press Release

Jan 23

Gov. Abbott Visits Rio Grande Valley, Addresses Announcement Of United Health Foundation Grant To UT

Texas Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Edinburg to attend the announcement of a major grant by United Health Foundation to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Thursday evening.

Press Release

Jan 22

Governor Abbott Names Texas Tech University Board Of Regents Appointments

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today appointed two new members, Christopher Huckabee and Ron Hammonds, and reappointed Mickey Long to the Texas Tech University Board of Regents. The appointments will be effective Feb. 1, 2015.

Appointment

Jan 22

Governor Abbott Names Texas A&M University Board Of Regents Appointments

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today appointed two new members to the Texas A&M University Board of Regents, William Mahomes, Jr. and Robert L. Albritton, and reappointed current Regent Phil Adams. The appointments are effective Feb. 1, 2015.

Appointment

Jan 22

Governor Abbott Names Three To University Of Texas System Board Of Regents

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today appointed two new members to The University of Texas System Board of Regents, Sara Martinez Tucker and David Beck, and reappointed current Regent and Vice Chairman of the Board Steve Hicks. These appointments will be effective Feb. 1, 2015.

Appointment

Jan 21

Governor Greg Abbott Submits Formal Appointments To Texas Senate

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today formally submitted three appointments to the Texas Senate. Governor Abbott intends to appoint Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos as Texas Secretary of State, Jerry Strickland as Executive Director of the Office of State-Federal Relations and reappoint David Mattax as Commissioner of the Texas Department of Insurance.

Appointment

Jan 21

Governor Abbott Announces Key Inspector General Appointment

Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the appointment of Stuart W. Bowen, Jr., as Inspector General for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2016. The inspector general works to prevent, detect and investigate fraud, abuse and waste in state health and human services programs.

Appointment