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Governor Abbott Appoints Batson, Syphrett To Gulf Coast Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Amber Batson and appointed Dan Syphrett to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on August 31, 2027, and August 31, 2026, respectively.
Governor Abbott Directs DPS To Bolster Security Efforts Surrounding Religious Spaces
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to bolster security efforts surrounding places of worship in the wake of the escalation of violent attacks against people and places of faith across the nation.
Governor Abbott Appoints Eckels As Chair Of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Eckels to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a term set to expire on November 15, 2027.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Brownwood
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Brownwood will co-host a virtual and in-person Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Monday, October 6, in Brownwood.
Governor Abbott Announces Inaugural Lone Star Ribbon Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that 28 Texas schools are named 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools in recognition of their outstanding academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps.
Governor Abbott Names Esparza Chair, Appoints Connett As Commissioner Of Texas Workforce Commission
Governor Greg Abbott named Joe Esparza as Chair of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Texas Economy Expands Faster Than Nation In 2nd Quarter 2025
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of Texas’ robust economy as new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows the Texas economy growing at a faster rate than the nation as a whole.
Governor Abbott Appoints Franks To Texas Water Development Board
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Brady Franks to the Texas Water Development Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2031.