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Sep 13

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Medical Board District Four Review Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Glena Yates to the Texas Medical Board District Four Review Committee for a term set to expire on January 15, 2028.

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Sep 13

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For City Of Hidalgo

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Hidalgo, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Press Release

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Coppersmith, Bellah To Department Of Information Resources

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Walter “Frank” Coppersmith, III and Catherine Bellah to the Department of Information Resources (DIR) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025 and February 1, 2029, respectively.

Appointment

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.6 Million In Grants To Gulf Coast Veteran Service Organizations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced 34 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.6 million were awarded to 31 organizations in the Gulf Coast as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations. Presented by TVC today, the funding will provide services to more than 8,700 veterans and their families across 13 counties.

Press Release

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Urges Vigilance Against Antisemitism At Texas Colleges, Universities

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a letter to Texas higher education institutions to continue the fight against antisemitism in Texas and ensure a safe learning environment for Jewish students and Texans by reminding all colleges and universities to comply with his Executive Order.

Press Release

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In El Paso For Hispanic Heritage Month

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he will keynote the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the notable contributions Hispanic Texans have made to the state of Texas and the nation on Thursday, September 19 in El Paso.

Press Release

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Coates, Trippon To Texas State Board Of Public Accountancy

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Grant Coates and James “Jim” Trippon to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025.

Appointment

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Pruitt To 494th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathryn Lanigan Pruitt to the 494th Judicial District Court in Collin County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

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