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Mar 23

Governor Abbott Announces Fourth Week Of Save Our Seniors Initiative In 25 Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and the Texas Military Department (TMD) have confirmed 25 participating counties for the fourth week of the Save Our Seniors initiative.

Press Release

Mar 23

Governor Abbott Names Chair and Appoints Five to Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Christopher G. Cantu, David Coatney, Michael Glynn, Clyde Loll, and Tim Smith to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Mar 23

Texas Holocaust And Genocide Commission Extends Application Deadline For 5th Annual Outstanding Educator Award

The Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission (THGC) today announced that it has extended its application deadline for the Friends of THGC’s 5th Annual Dr. Anna Steinberger Outstanding Educator Award to Friday, April 30th.

Press Release

Mar 22

Governor Abbott Hosts Small Business Roundtable To Discuss COVID-19 Liability Legislation

Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable discussion with employees of Bison Coolers in Fort Worth.

Press Release

Mar 22

Governor Abbott Appoints Keeney to Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jon Keeney to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports for a term set to expire on September 1, 2021.

Appointment

Mar 20

Governor Abbott Directs TCEQ To Look Into New Unaccompanied Minor Facility In Pecos

Governor Abbott today issued a statement after the Biden Administration announced that it is opening a fourth holding facility, located in Pecos, for unaccompanied minors who have crossed the border into Texas.

Press Release

Mar 19

Governor Abbott Blasts President Biden Over Conditions At Unaccompanied Minor Facilities

Governor Greg Abbott today blasted the Biden Administration for the conditions of the federally run unaccompanied minor facilities in Texas caused by the sudden surge of minors coming across the border.

Press Release

Mar 19

Governor Abbott Appoints Six to Texas School Safety Center Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Mosley and Robert Wilson, Ed.D., and reappointed Edwin Flores, Ph.D., Lizeth Olivarez, Michael Slaughter, and Jill Tate to the Texas School Safety Center Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.

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