News

Dec 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Barkley As Chief Executive And Public Counsel Of The Office Of Public Utility Counsel

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benjamin Barkley as Chief Executive and Public Counsel of the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

Dec 2

Governor Abbott Swears-In DPS Director Martin In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today administered the oath of office for the 14th Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Freeman F. Martin at DPS Headquarters in Austin.

Press Release

Dec 2

Governor Abbott Announces Mexia Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Mexia has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

Dec 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Rehabilitation Council Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shannon Rosson and Erica Kress and reappointed Christopher Baird, Glenda Born, and Michele Norris to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for terms set to expire on October 29, 2027.

Appointment

Nov 28

Governor Abbott, First Family Deliver Meals On Wheels On Thanksgiving Day

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today volunteered with Meals on Wheels Central Texas to deliver Thanksgiving meals to Texas families and homebound seniors in Austin.

Press Release

Nov 26

Governor Abbott, Incoming Border Czar Homan Serve Thanksgiving Meals To Operation Lone Star Service Members

Governor Greg Abbott and incoming U.S. Border Czar Tom Homan today thanked and served meals to hundreds of Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, and other service members stationed along the border over Thanksgiving for Operation Lone Star in Eagle Pass and Edinburg.

Press Release

Nov 26

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Business Advisory Council To The Texas Division Of Emergency Management

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Negherbon and Patricia Rigney to the Business Advisory Council to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

Nov 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Petrilla, Tidwell To Advisory Council On Emergency Medical Services

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brian Petrilla and Rodney Tidwell to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services for terms set to expire on January 1, 2030.

Appointment