Noticias

Aug 6

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 10

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, August 31, 2021 as the special election date for the Texas State House of Representatives District 10 seat recently vacated by Representative Jake Ellzey.

Aug 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Glotfelty to Public Utility Commission of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jimmy Glotfelty to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire September 1, 2025. The PUC regulates the state's electric, water, wastewater, and telecommunications utility industries, implements respective legislation, and offers customer assistance in resolving consumer complaints.

Aug 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Aplin to ERCOT Board Selection Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arch “Beaver” Aplin to the ERCOT Board Selection Committee for a term at the pleasure of the Governor.

Aug 6

Governor Abbott Directs DFPS To Determine If Genital Mutilation Through Reassignment Surgery Constitutes Child Abuse

Governor Abbott today sent a letter directing the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) to issue a determination of whether genital mutilation of a child for purposes of gender transitioning through reassignment surgery constitutes as child abuse.

Aug 6

Governor Abbott Releases Tax-Free Weekend PSA Encouraging Texans To Stock Up On School Supplies, Get COVID-19 Vaccine Ahead Of School Year

Governor Greg Abbott today released a public service announcement (PSA) to kick off Tax-Free Weekend in the Lone Star State, encouraging Texans to stock up on school supplies and get their COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the new school year.

Aug 6

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Smithville

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Smithville, and the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, August 10.

Aug 5

Governor Abbott Announces Second Special Session Date & Agenda

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12:00 p.m. on August 7, 2021.

Aug 4

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At The Asian American Hotel Owners Association’s National Convention In Dallas

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the Asian American Hotel Owners Association's (AAHOA) National Convention and Trade Show in Dallas.