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Governor Abbott Requests Disaster Assistance For Hockley County
Governor Greg Abbott has asked the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare Hockley County a disaster area following severe storms, winds, heavy rain, hail, and flooding that impacted the area beginning on June 30th, 2017 and continuing through July 4th, 2017.
Governor Abbott Releases Statement On Wildfire In Bastrop County
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the wildfires in Bastrop County.
Governor Abbott Statement On Deadly Terror Attack In Barcelona
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the deadly terror attack in Barcelona.
Governor Abbott Appoints Harle Presiding Judge Of The Fourth Administrative Judicial Region
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sid Harle as presiding judge of the Fourth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.
Governor Abbott Appoints Burgess Judge Of The 352nd Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Josh Burgess as judge of the 352nd Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Appoints Parker To Seventh Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Judy Parker to the Seventh Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Signs School Finance Reform Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 21 (HB 21) to create a school finance commission as well as provide immediate funding for public education, historic funding for charter school facilities and new programs for students with special needs.
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Reforming Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 11 (SB 11) to strengthen patient protections related to Do-Not Resuscitate Orders.