News

Oct 13

Governor Greg Abbott Reappoints Fourteen To Texas Health Services Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Victoria Bryant, Pharm.D., Shannon Calhoun, Salil Deshpande, M.D., Lacey Fails, Calvin Green, Jeff Hoogheem, Kenneth James, Kourtney Kouns, Jerome Lisk, M.D., Leticia Rodriguez, Jonathan Sandstrom Hill, Cynthia Stinson, Ph.D., Wes Tidwell, and Carlos Vital, M.D. to the Texas Health Services Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on June 15, 2027.

Appointment

Oct 10

Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Wildfire Resources, Updates Disaster Declaration Ahead Of Increased Fire Danger

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of a growing wildfire danger across the state and the potential for a flood risk through the weekend.

Press Release

Oct 8

Governor Abbott Directs TxDOT To Strictly Enforce Roadway Safety Guidelines

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to ensure counties and cities are in compliance with federal and state guidelines regarding roadway safety. 

Press Release

Oct 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Figueroa To Texas Energy Reliability Council

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Neyma Figueroa to the Texas Energy Reliability Council for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Press Release, Appointment

Oct 8

Governor Abbott Announces Leakey Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Leakey 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

Oct 7

Governor Abbott Directs DPS To Increase Hemp Enforcement

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to toughen enforcement action against vape and smoke shops that are not in compliance with state laws and regulations.

Press Release

Oct 7

Governor Abbott Names Hock Chair, And Wilson Vice Chair Of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott named Stacy Hock as chair and Welcome Wilson, Jr. as vice chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Oct 7

Governor Abbott Announces 7th Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office today announced the Seventh Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference will be held this year in Corpus Christi on Wednesday, November 5, and Thursday, November 6.

Press Release