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Governor Abbott Directs TDEM To Issue Hurricane Beryl Advisory Notice For Texas Emergency Management Council
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to issue an advisory notice to the 39 Texas Emergency Management Council Agencies to prepare to support hurricane response and recovery efforts and develop 24/7 staffing plans for the State Emergency Operations Center should the forecast track for Hurricane Beryl further materialize with expected impacts to the Texas Gulf Coast.
Governor Abbott Announces Additional Senior Staff Leadership
Governor Greg Abbott today announced several staff changes within the Office of the Governor.
Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Texas Industrialized Building Code Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jorge Olivares and reappointed Suzanne Arnold, Edwin “Scooter” Lofton, Alex Morales, John “Johnny” Scholl, and W.F. “Dubb” Smith to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2026.
Governor Abbott Appoints Brissette To Fourth Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lori Massey Brissette to the Fourth Court of Appeals, Place 3 for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick Joint Statement On Texas Energy Fund
Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick today issued the following statement concerning the future of the Texas Energy Fund:
Governor Abbott Names Black As Chief Of Staff
Governor Greg Abbott today announced Robert Black as Chief of Staff, effective July 22, 2024.
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In June 2024
Governor Abbott Renews Border Security Disaster Proclamation In June 2024
Texas Upholds National Security In President Biden’s Absence
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.