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Nominations Now Open For The 2020 Governor’s Volunteer Awards
The Governor's Volunteer Awards are administered by the OneStar Foundation, and are an opportunity for the state of Texas to honor those who exhibit excellence in serving their communities.
Governor Abbott Appoints Thibodeaux To Advisory Council on Postsecondary Education for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The council was created by the 86th legislative session to address barriers to accessing higher education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At The Longview Sesquicentennial Ball
The Governor highlighted Longview's growth into a thriving community, as well as the profound impact the city had on his own life.
Governor Abbott Appoints Estevez Presiding Judge Of Ninth Administrative Judicial Region
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ana Estevez as the Presiding Judge of the Ninth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.
Governor Abbott Establishes Customized Clemency Application For Survivors Of Human Trafficking And Domestic Abuse
Governor Greg Abbott today established a customized clemency application specifically for survivors of human trafficking or domestic violence in coordination with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles (BPP).
Governor Abbott Appoints Payne To Cancer Prevention And Research Institute Of Texas Oversight Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cindy Barberio Payne to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee for a term set to expire on January 31, 2025.
Governor Abbott Extended The Disaster Declaration In February 2020 For Texas Counties Affected By Hurricane Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Charges Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative With Continued Transformation Of Workforce Development
Governor Greg Abbott today charged the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative, to marshal the combined resources of the three agencies to carry forward the reforms adopted by the 86th Legislature through the passage of House Bill 3 and to identify strategies to address long-term workforce development needs across the state.