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Governor Abbott Appoints Phillips as Red River Compact Commissioner
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robin Phillips as Red River Compact Commissioner for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.
Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Recognizing April 2021 As Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation recognizing April 2021 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Texas
Governor Abbott Announces State Investigation Into Allegations Of Abuse, Neglect At Federally Run Unaccompanied Minor Facility
Demands Biden Administration Shut Down Facility And Relocate Children
Governor Abbott Announces Partial Approval Of FEMA Community Vaccination Sites Extension Request In DFW Metroplex, Houston
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has partially approved a request to extend operations for the Federally Supported Community Vaccination Centers in Arlington, Dallas, and Houston through May 18th.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Commission on Jail Standards
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sheriff Pinky Gonzales and Ross Reyes and reappointed Sheriff Kelly Rowe to the Commission on Jail Standards for terms set to expire January 31, 2027.
Governor Abbott Announces Outstanding Women In Texas Government Award Recipients
The State Agency Council to the Governor’s Commission for Women is proud to announce the Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award recipients for 2020.
Governor Abbott Issues Statement Of Support For Damon Allen Act
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement of support for the Damon Allen Act, championed by Representatives Kyle Kacal (HJR 4) and Andrew Murr (HB 20) in the Texas House.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For April
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $254 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of April as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.