News

Jan 9

Governor Abbott Appoints Ridloff To Governing Board Of The Texas School For The Deaf

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lauren Ridloff to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Deaf for a term set to expire on January 31, 2027.

Appointment

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Ongoing Response To Severe Winter Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas’ ongoing response to severe winter weather impacting large portions of the state following a briefing with state officials at the State Operations Center in Austin.

Press Release

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Names New General Counsel For Office Of The Governor

Governor Greg Abbott today named Trevor Ezell as General Counsel to the Governor.

Press Release

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Names Stepney Chair Of Texas Water Development Board

Governor Greg Abbott has named L’Oreal Stepney, P.E. as Chair of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).

Appointment

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Anwar, Salsman To Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ryan Anwar and reappointed John Salsman to the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission for terms set to expire on September 1, 2029.

Appointment

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Balido To Criminal District Court No. 1 In Dallas County

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jennifer Balido to the Criminal District Court No. 1 in Dallas County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Jan 7

Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Winter Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) ahead of winter weather expected to impact the state, with the greatest impacts beginning tomorrow through the weekend.

Press Release

Jan 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Peebles To 497th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Peyton Peebles to the 497th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment