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Governor Abbott Places State Resources On Standby In Preparation For Severe Weather Across Texas
Governor Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby in preparation for heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and damaging winds that are expected in North, Central, and East Texas this evening through tomorrow morning. Blizzard-like conditions are also possible in the Panhandle.
Governor Abbott Announces Third Week Of Save Our Seniors Initiative In 28 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 28 participating counties for the third week of the Save Our Seniors initiative.
Governor Abbott Appoints Skinner To 437th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Melisa Skinner as Judge of the 437th Judicial District Court in Bexar County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three to Upper Guadalupe River Authority
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Austin Dickson, Diane McMahon, and Blake Smith to terms set to expire on February 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott Names Richards Chair and Appoints Gonzalez to Manufactured Housing Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jose “Joe” Gonzalez to the Manufactured Housing Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2027.
Texas Film Commission Announces First Ever Digital Film Round-Up
The Texas Film Commission (TFC) and the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) today announced the first ever Texas Film Round-Up focused on digital video, and asked Texans to rediscover and share their favorite Texas-related videos from their smartphones, computers, and hard drives for preservation in TAMI’s archival library.
Governor Abbott Statement On Unaccompanied Minor Crisis Created By Biden Administration
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the unaccompanied minor humanitarian crisis created by the Biden Administration's failed immigration policies.
Governor Abbott Appoints Five to Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Olivia Espinoza Riley, Susan I. Adams, Sheila M. Vallés-Pankratz, Ray R. Garcia, and Renee Foshee to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for terms set to expire on January 31, 2027.