News

Jul 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Jenkins As Presiding Officer Of Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert “Bobby” Jenkins, Jr. as the presiding officer of the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021.

Press Release, Appointment

Jul 3

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 100

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 5, 2019 as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 100 seat recently vacated by former Representative Eric Johnson.

Press Release, Proclamation

Jul 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Gimble To Texas Judicial Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jon Gimble to the Texas Judicial Council for a term set to expire June 30, 2025.

Press Release, Appointment

Jul 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Riggs To The Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Weldon Riggs to the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021.

Press Release, Appointment

Jul 2

Governor Abbott Appoints Ertz And Tate To State Commission on Judicial Conduct

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Valerie Ertz and Fred Tate to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for terms set to expire November 19, 2023.

Press Release, Appointment

Jul 1

Governor Abbott Reappoints Chambers To The Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ruth Chambers of Dallas to the Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee for a term set to expire August 29, 2021.

Press Release, Appointment

Jul 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Tarlton-Shannon and Kuebler To Board Of Pilot Commissioners For Galveston County Ports

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Terrilyn Tarlton-Shannon and reappointed Charles “Fritz” Kuebler to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Galveston County Ports for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Press Release, Appointment

Jun 27

Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster In Rio Grande Valley Following Severe Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties following severe flooding that caused widespread property damage to the area.

Press Release, Proclamation