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Governor Abbott Names Tips Chair Of Texas Funeral Service Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has named Kristin Tips as chair of the Texas Funeral Service Commission.
Governor Abbott Condemns President Biden’s National Guard Power Grab
Governor Greg Abbott sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to retract the U.S. Department of the Air Force's Legislative Proposal 480 which poses a threat to the Texas National Guard.
Texas’ Stiff Resistance Shifts Illegal Crossings To Other Border States
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 Appoints Rosales To Governor’s Commission For Women
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angelica Rosales to the Governor's Commission for Women for a term set to expire on December 31, 2025.
Governor Abbott Adds Counties To Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather, Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today expanded the state’s disaster declaration to include 59 counties in at-risk areas for severe weather and flooding, with the updated disaster declaration covering 88 counties in total. Additional counties may be added as conditions warrant.
Governor Abbott, THECB Announce Chair Of Healthcare Workforce Task Force
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) today announced Victoria Ford as Chair of the THECB Healthcare Workforce Task Force.
Governor Abbott Announces Chandler Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Chandler has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Amends Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In May 2024
Governor Abbott Amends Severe Weather Disaster Proclamation In May 2024