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Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response) as the state prepares ahead of multiple weather threats over the next several days.
Operation Lone Star Ramps Up Historic Response To Biden’s Border Crisis
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.
Governor Abbott Appoints 15 To Governor’s Commission For Women
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gay Gaddis, Kimberly Ratcliff, and Janine Turner and reappointed Gina Bellinger, Gita Bolt, Ashley Cash, Denise Castillo-Rhodes, Cynthia Conroy, Sasha Crane, Maru De La Paz, Angelique De Luca, Amy Henderson, Jinous Rouhani, Nathali Parker Weisman, and Pasty Wesson to the Governor's Commission for Women for terms set to expire December 31, 2025.
Texas Wins 2023 State Of The Year
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated that Texas has been named 2023 State of the Year by Business Facilities magazine in recognition of the state's best-in-the-nation business climate, economic development leadership, and a "blockbuster 2023 for capital investment and job creation."
Governor Abbott Appoints Halman To Department Of Information Resources
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Keith Halman to the Department of Information Resources for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Psychologists
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Herman Adler, Ryan Bridges, and Andoni Zagouris to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists for terms set to expire on October 31, 2029.
Governor Abbott Statement On NYC Lawsuit Against Bus Companies Transporting Migrants
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following New York City Mayor Eric Adams announcing a lawsuit against bus companies participating in Texas' migrant transportation mission.
First Lady Abbott Announces GRACE’s Fourth Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host the fourth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 8 through January 14, 2024.