News

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Names Beauchamp Chair, Appoints Lane To Commission On State Emergency Communications

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Edwina Lane to the Commission on State Emergency Communications for a term set to expire on September 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named James Beauchamp as Chair.

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Jan 6

Operation Lone Star Continues Unprecedented Border Mission Into 2023

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.

Press Release

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Reappoints Lilly To Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kevin Lilly to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a term set to expire November 15, 2027.

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Jan 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Allen To Criminal District Court No. 3 – Tarrant County

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Douglas A. Allen to the Criminal District Court No. 3 in Tarrant County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified.

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Jan 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Tate To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Fred Tate to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on March 15, 2027.

Appointment

Jan 5

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For January 2023

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $344.1 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of January. The allotments are expected to help about 1.6 million Texas households.

Press Release

Jan 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Senator Nelson As Texas Secretary Of State

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Senator Jane Nelson as the 115th Secretary of State for Texas.

Appointment

Jan 5

First Lady Abbott Announces GRACE’s Third Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host the third annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 9 through January 15, 2023.

Press Release