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Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources For Statewide Severe Weather Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and potential flooding expected in the state beginning today through Tuesday evening.
Governor Abbott Appoints Perez To Texas School Safety Center Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Noe E. Perez to the Texas School Safety Center Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.
Texas Launches Elite Taskforce To Combat Biden’s Record Gotaways
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Appoints Draksharam To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sujeeth Draksharam to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott Celebrates Construction Of Nation’s Largest Green Hydrogen Facility In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the announcement of Air Products and The AES Corporation's (AES) new mega-scale green hydrogen facility in Wilbarger County.
Governor Abbott Orders Aggressive Action Against TikTok
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered all Texas state agencies to ban the use of TikTok on any government-issued devices as the threat of the Chinese Communist Party gaining access to critical U.S. information and infrastructure continues to grow.
Governor Abbott Appoints Hjaltman As Chief Executive And Public Counsel For Office Of Public Utility Counsel
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Courtney Hjaltman as Chief Executive and Public Counsel for the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.
Governor Abbott To Appoint Senator Nelson As Texas Secretary Of State
Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the resignation of Texas Secretary of State John Scott and announced his intent to appoint Senator Jane Nelson to fill the role as the 115th Secretary of State for Texas.