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Office Of The Governor Statement On Ruling On Texas’ Border Security
The Office of the Governor today issued a statement following the ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas against Texas maintaining its sovereign authority to secure the border with floating marine barriers.
Governor Abbott Expands Life-Saving NARCAN To All Texas Law Enforcement
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a second allotment of 60,000 units of Naloxone (NARCAN) will be distributed to all Texas police departments as part of the statewide “One Pill Kills” campaign.
Governor Abbott Appoints Maciejewski-West To Risk Management Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lisa Maciejewski-West to the Risk Management Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.
Governor Abbott Appoints Bangor To Advisory Council On Postsecondary Education For Persons With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Bangor, Ph.D. to the Advisory Council on Postsecondary Education for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for a term set to expire on August 31, 2025.
Governor Abbott Appoints Juarez-Dunne To 465th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Veronica Juarez-Dunne to the 465th Judicial District Court in Bastrop County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Appoints Aliseda, Buckley To Southern Regional Education Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Debbie Crane Aliseda and Representative Brad Buckley, D.V.M. to the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) for te
Governor Abbott Reappoints Batson To The Gulf Coast Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Amber Batson to the Gulf Coast Authority for a term set to expire on August 31, 2025. The Gulf Coast Authority has the authority to provide water systems and control water pollution and waste disposal within the district.
Governor Abbott Activates Austin Airtanker Base For Wildfire Response
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas A&M Forest Service, through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), to open the Austin Airtanker Base at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to assist state and local responders in wildfire suppression efforts across Texas ahead of the holiday weekend.