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Governor Abbott Announces Over 1 Million Ineligible Voters Removed From Voter Rolls
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that since signing Senate Bill 1 into law in 2021, Texas has removed over one million people from the state’s voter rolls, including people who moved out-of-state, are deceased, and are noncitizens.
Texas Expands Border Presence With New Tactical Command Post
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Names Agarwal Chair, Deanda Vice Chair Of Texas Economic Development Corporation Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has named Arun Agarwal as chair and S. David Deanda, Jr., as vice chair of the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Governor Abbott Honors Director McCraw’s Legacy At DPS Graduation Ceremony In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today honored Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw’s selfless dedication and service to the State of Texas throughout his more than 40-year career as a law enforcement officer and 15 years leading the agency at the DPS Recruit Class A-2024 Graduation Ceremony in Austin.
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Disaster Assistance For 10 Additional Counties Following Hurricane Beryl
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the federal government has updated the Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Beryl to include 10 additional Texas counties that are now eligible for reimbursement for permanent work through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program.
Governor Abbott Appoints Yochem To San Antonio River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Yochem, Jr. to the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) Board of Directors for a term set to expire on December 31, 2027, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Heather Ayala and Forrest Mitchell and reappointed Melissa Carter, Hillary England, Matthew L. Ferrara, Ph.D., Lindsay Kinzie, Jeffery “JD” Robertson, and David Schwartz to the Crime Victims’ Institute Advisory Council for terms set to expire on January 31, 2026.
Governor Abbott Appoints Abney To Sabine River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Richard “Blair” Abney to the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on July 6, 2025.