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Governor Abbott Reappoints Bunin and Rios to Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alex Bunin and Gonzalo Rios, Jr. to the Governing Board of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.
Governor Abbott Names ERCOT Billing Error Correction As Emergency Item
Governor Greg Abbott tonight declared the correction of any billing errors related to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) as an emergency item for the 87th Legislative Session.
Governor Abbott Prepositions State Firefighting Resources In Response to Dangerous Fire Weather Conditions Across Parts Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), Texas A&M Forest Service, and the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) have prepositioned resources in response to an elevated to critical risk of wildfires in the Panhandle, Western Plains, Trans Pecos, and the South Texas Plains.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Eight to Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed eight members to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee for terms ending February 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three to Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Sanjay Adhia, M.D., Denise Oncken, and Roger Rodriguez to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Four to Texas Juvenile Justice Board
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Edeska Barnes, Jr., Lisa Jarrett, Ann Lattimore, and Wes Ritchey for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Response To Humanitarian Crisis At Southern Border
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Mission, Texas to discuss the state's response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis at the Texas-Mexico border.
Governor Abbott Announces 34 Counties Participating In Second Week Of Save Our Seniors Initiative
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency (TDEM), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and the Texas Military Department (TMD) have announced 34 counties participating in the second week of the Save Our Seniors COVID-19 vaccine initiative.