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Governor Abbott Provides Update In Austin, Beaumont On State Response Ahead Of Tropical Storm Francine
Governor Greg Abbott today provided updates on Texas’ preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Francine following two briefings with state and local officials at the State Operations Center (SOC) in Austin and at the Beaumont Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Beaumont.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.5 Million In Grants To Alamo, Hill Country Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 25 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.5 million were awarded to 22 organizations in the Alamo and Hill Country areas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.
Governor Abbott Appoints Gainey To Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Summer Gainey, Ph.D. to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council for a term to set expire on August 31, 2025.
Governor Abbott Appoints Varma To Texas Medical Board District Three Review Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Surendra Varma, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board (TMB) District Three Review Committee for a term set to expire on January 15, 2026.
Governor Abbott Appoints King, Brewer To Onestar National Service Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed William “Bill” King and reappointed Michelle Brewer to the OneStar National Service Commission for terms set to expire on March 15, 2027 and March 15, 2026, respectively.
Governor Abbott Sends Letter To President Biden, Vice President Harris On Fight To Secure Fronton Island
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris condemning their continued attempts to undercut Texas’ efforts to secure the border to keep our state and our nation safe.
Governor Abbott Names Gravell, Miskel To Indigent Defense Commission Governing Board
Governor Greg Abbott has named William “Bill” Gravell, Jr. and Emily Miskel to the Indigent Defense Commission Governing Board as ex-officio members.
Governor Abbott Activates Additional Resources Ahead Of Tropical Activity In The Gulf Of Mexico
Governor Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of potential impacts from tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico.