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Feb 8

Governor Abbott Celebrates 100 Years Of State Parks In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott tonight celebrated 100 years of Texas state parks at the Texas State Parks Centennial Celebration at the Bullock Texas History Museum’s The Art of Texas State Parks exhibit in Austin.

Press Release

Feb 8

Governor Abbott Announces Over $245,000 Job Training Grant To Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area has been awarded a Skills Development Fund grant of more than $245,000 by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).

Press Release

Feb 8

Governor Abbott Reappoints Phillips To Red River Compact Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robin Phillips to the Red River Compact Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Feb 8

Governor Abbott Reappoints Tate To Pecos River Compact Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Frederic “Rick” Tate to the Pecos River Compact Commission for a term set to expire on January 23, 2029.

Appointment

Feb 7

Governor Abbott Statement On President Biden’s State Of The Union Address

Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.

Press Release

Feb 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Luckey To Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kristen Luckey to the Podiatric Medical Examiners Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Feb 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Cox, Ortiz To Texas Council On Sex Offender Treatment

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth Cox and Andrea Ortiz to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029, and February 1, 2025, respectively.

Appointment

Feb 7

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration Following Severe Weather, Tornadoes In Southeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for counties located in Southeast Texas impacted by severe storms and tornadoes that caused widespread damage from January 23-25, 2023.

Press Release