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Governor Abbott Appoints Hill To Texas County And District Retirement System Board Of Trustees
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Christopher T. “Chris” Hill to the Texas County and District Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term that will expire on December 31, 2021.
Governor Abbott Appoints Tijerina To Thirteenth Court Of Appeals
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jaime Tijerina to the Thirteenth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Announces $5.2 Million In Texas Talent Connection Grants For Innovative Workforce Skills Training Programs
Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $5.2 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 15 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs across the state.
Governor Abbott Announces Buffalo, LLC Facility in Sinton
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Buffalo, LLC will open a new flat roll steel mill manufacturing facility in Sinton, Texas.
Governor Abbott Appoints Bulanek To 461st Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Patrick Bulanek Judge of the 461st Judicial District Court in Brazoria 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.
Governor Abbott Appoints McCoy To Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tim McCoy to the Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board for a term at the pleasure of the Governor.
State Leaders Send Letter To District And County Attorneys Regarding Hemp And Marijuana Possession Cases
Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and Attorney General Ken Paxton today sent a letter to all Texas District and County Attorneys (DAs) regarding recently dismissed marijuana possession cases and reports that some DAs will no longer prosecute misdemeanor marijuana cases.
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted Following Severe Weather In The Rio Grande Valley
On July 10th, Governor Abbott sent a letter to President Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for three counties in the Rio Grande Valley that sustained severe weather and flooding causing widespread damage. Today, the President granted Governor Abbott’s request that will provide Individual Assistance for those in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties.