News

Aug 10

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.

Press Release

Aug 9

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.

Press Release

Aug 9

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

Press Release

Aug 7

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.

Appointment

Aug 7

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.

Appointment

Aug 7

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.

Appointment

Aug 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Taylor and Walker to Texas Board of Architectural Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lauren Taylor and reappointed Jennifer Walker to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners for terms set to expire on January 31, 2027.

Appointment

Aug 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Iglesias to Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Iglesias to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for a term set to expire on September 28, 2021.

Appointment