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Governor Abbott Appoints Carson And Hellums To Health And Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bonnie Hellums and Wayne Carson, Ph.D. to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Transition Legislative Oversight Committee for terms at the pleasure of the Governor.
Governor Abbott Commemorates Hurricane Harvey Anniversary In Fulton, TX
Governor Greg Abbott today commemorated the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Harvey by delivering remarks at the groundbreaking of the new Fulton Pier and ceremonially signing into law Senate Bill 6 (Kolkhorst/Morrison) and House Bill 6 (Morrison/Hunter/Kolkhorst) in Fulton, TX.
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Drought Conditions In South Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for seven counties in South Texas currently experiencing severe drought conditions resulting in an increased threat of wildfire.
Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster In South Texas Due To Drought Conditions
Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in Duval, Hall, Jim Hogg, Randall, Swisher, Webb, and Zapata counties following severe drought conditions.
Governor Abbott Holds First Texas Safety Commission Meeting On Combating Hate And Extremism In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission in Austin.
Governor Abbott Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing Establishing College Of Medicine At University Of Houston
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed into law House Bill 826 (Zerwas/Huffman), establishing the College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Governor Abbott Names Daniel Chair And Appoints Demerson To Texas Workforce Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Demerson to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term set to expire February 1, 2021. Additionally, the Governor named Bryan Daniel chair.
Governor Abbott Announces New Uber Hub in Dallas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Uber Technologies, Inc. will establish a new U.S. General and Administrative Hub that will house various corporate functions in Dallas, Texas