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Governor Abbott Receives Response From DFPS Regarding Whether Genital Mutilation Through Reassignment Surgery Constitutes Child Abuse
Governor Greg Abbott today received a response from Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Jaime Masters concerning whether genital mutilation of a child for purposes of gender transitioning through reassignment surgery constitutes child abuse.
Governor Abbott Appoints Stephenson as District Attorney for 91st Judicial District
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brad Stephenson District Attorney for the 91st Judicial District in Eastland County for a term set to expire December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Announces MD7 Headquarters Relocation To Allen
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that MD7, LLC, a mobile infrastructure consultancy, will relocate its corporate headquarters to Allen, Texas.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for August
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $267 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of August as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Takes Action To Mitigate Rise In COVID-19 Cases In Texas
New Actions Will Increase Health Care Facility Staffing & Capacity, Expand Antibody Infusion Centers, Increase Vaccine Availability
Governor Abbott Appoints Valdez to Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emanuel Valdez to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board of Directors (GBRA) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Lavaca-Navidad River Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed M. Vance Mitchell and reappointed Sandy Johs and Jennifer Powell Storz to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority for terms set to expire on May 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott Appoints Lujan to Texas Council on Sex Offender Treatment
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jarrett Lujan to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.