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Aug 30

Governor Abbott Extended The State Disaster Declaration In August 2019 For Texas Counties Affected By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Aug 30

Governor Abbott Holds First Domestic Terrorism Task Force Meeting In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today convened the first meeting of the Domestic Terrorism Task Force at the Texas State Capitol.

Press Release

Aug 30

Governor Abbott Appoints Kindred To 454th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Danny Kindred Judge of the 454th Judicial District Court in Medina County, effective September 1, 2019, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Aug 29

Governor Abbott Holds Second Texas Safety Commission Meeting In El Paso

Following up on the first Texas Safety Commission meeting, Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the second meeting in El Paso to generate ideas to help the community heal, combat the rise of extremist groups and hateful ideologies, keep guns out of the hands of deranged individuals, and combat domestic terrorism in Texas.

Press Release

Aug 28

Governor Abbott Appoints Fonseca To 464th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ysmael D. Fonseca, Jr. Judge of the 464th Judicial District Court in Hidalgo County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Aug 27

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Judicial Compensation Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Rebeca Aizpuru Huddle and appointed Carlos Amaral and Curt Nelson to the Judicial Compensation Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. T

Appointment

Aug 27

Governor Abbott Releases Report Highlighting Progress On School Safety Initiatives In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today released the Texas School Safety Update report highlighting the progress made to keep students and teachers safe at school.

Press Release

Aug 26

Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jane Bland to Texas Supreme Court

Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jane Bland to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Jeff Brown’s formal resignation.

Press Release