News

Dec 18

Governor Abbott Signs Historic Border Security Measures In Brownsville

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law a transformative package of border security legislation passed during Special Session #3 and Special Session #4 of the 88th Texas Legislature at the Texas border wall in Brownsville.

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Dec 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Kinsey Chair Of State Board Of Education

Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Aaron Kinsey as Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) for a term set to expire on December 17, 2025.

Press Release

Dec 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Professional Engineers And Land Surveyors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Moreno and reappointed Ademola “Peter” Adejokun and Kiran Shah to the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for terms set to expire on September 26, 2029.

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Dec 18

Governor Appoints Four To Credit Union Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Becky Ames and reappointed Karyn C. Brownlee and Jim Minge to the Credit Union Commission for terms to expire on February 15, 2029.

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Dec 16

Governor Abbott, First Lady Abbott Honor Veterans At Wreaths Across America Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today honored the service and sacrifice of Texas veterans at the Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin.

Press Release

Dec 15

Operation Lone Star Border Strategies Combat Drug, Human Smuggling

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Press Release

Dec 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Board Of Architectural Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eva Read-Warden and reappointed Rosa Salazar and Joyce Smith to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners for terms to expire on January 31, 2029. Additionally, the Governor appointed Michael A. Ebbeler, Jr. and Justin Hiles to the board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2027.

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Dec 14

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Korina Delapeña to the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. Additionally, the Governor appointed Ryan Dollinger, Quida Pryor, and Lea Ann Tatum to the board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

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