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Sep 12

Governor Abbott Urges Vigilance Against Antisemitism At Texas Colleges, Universities

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a letter to Texas higher education institutions to continue the fight against antisemitism in Texas and ensure a safe learning environment for Jewish students and Texans by reminding all colleges and universities to comply with his Executive Order.

Press Release

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In El Paso For Hispanic Heritage Month

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he will keynote the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the notable contributions Hispanic Texans have made to the state of Texas and the nation on Thursday, September 19 in El Paso.

Press Release

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Coates, Trippon To Texas State Board Of Public Accountancy

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Grant Coates and James “Jim” Trippon to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025.

Appointment

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Pruitt To 494th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kathryn Lanigan Pruitt to the 494th Judicial District Court in Collin County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Sep 11

Governor Abbott Hosts South Korea Ambassador Cho At Texas Capitol

Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Hyundong Cho and the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Philip Goldberg to discuss the importance of continuing to bolster the strong partnership between Texas and South Korea at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

Press Release

Sep 11

Governor Abbott Commemorates First Responders At 2024 Star Of Texas Awards

Governor Greg Abbott today commemorated peace officers, firefighters, and first responders who demonstrated heroism and sacrifice in service to their communities and the entire state of Texas at the 2024 Star of Texas Awards in Austin.

Press Release

Sep 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To School Land Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Eyler and reappointed Marcella Burke, Gilbert “Gil” Burciaga, and James “Brad” Curlee to the School Land Board for terms set to expire on August 29, 2025.

Appointment

Sep 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Baker To Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kendall Baker, D.D. to the Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee for a term set to expire on August 29, 2027.

Appointment