News

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.

Appointment

Mar 18

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Family And Protective Services Council

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed M. Connie Almeida, Ph.D., Omedi 'Dee Dee' Cantu Arismendez, and Greg Hamilton to the Family and Protective Services Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Mar 18

Governor Abbott Reappoints Thomas Presiding Officer Of North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Linda R. Thomas presiding officer of the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire February 1, 2022.

Appointment

Mar 18

Governor Abbott Designates Jim Wright To Interstate Mining Compact Commission

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the designation of Commissioner Jim Wright to serve as a designee to the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Announces Expansion Of Operation Lone Star To Include Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the expansion of Operation Lone Star to include efforts to crack down on human trafficking related to illegal border crossings.

Press Release

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Appoints Three to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Diego De la Mora, M.D. and reappointed John Burruss, M.D. and Robert “Bobby” Greenberg, M.D. to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025.

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