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Governor Abbott Appoints Seven to Texas Medical Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ada Booth, M.D. and Ebony Todd and reappointed Michael Cokinos, Kandace Farmer, D.O., LuAnn Morgan, Jayaram Naidu, M.D., and Sherif Zaafran, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire on April 13, 2027.
Governor Abbott Requests Federal Emergency Declaration From President Biden For State Of Texas In Response To Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting an emergency declaration for the State of Texas as a result of the escalating crisis at the Texas-Mexico border, specifically due to the dire situation in Val Verde County.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Livingston
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will launch a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Livingston.
Governor Abbott Signs Border Security Funding Into Law
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 9 into law, which will provide an additional $1.8 billion in state funding for border security over the next two years.
Governor Abbott Talks With Small Business Owners At Roundtable In Dallas
Governor Greg Abbott today discussed Texas' vibrant economy and business environment at a small business roundtable hosted by Goldman Sachs in Dallas.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Ellis Chair of the State Board of Education
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Keven Ellis, D.C. as Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) for a term set to expire on September 16, 2023.
Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Sweatt to Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shelley Sweatt, Ed.D. to the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott Statement On Biden Administration Refusal To Close Ports Of Entry
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Biden Administration reversed their decision to close ports of entry after a massive influx of migrants arrived at the Texas border.