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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.