News

Nov 22

Governor Abbott Appoints Holt To State Commission on Judicial Conduct

The commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend for retirement, censure, suspension or removal of a judge from office.

Appointment

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Bennett As Director Of The Regulatory Compliance Division

The Regulatory Compliance Division is a new division that will review rules affecting market competition proposed by state licensing agencies.

Appointment

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Texas School Safety Center Board

The board reports to the Governor, the legislature, the State Board of Education, and the Texas Education Agency regarding school safety and security, and advises the center on its function, budget, and strategic planning initiatives.

Appointment

Nov 16

Governor Abbott Sets Date For Special Runoff Elections In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued proclamations setting Tuesday, January 28, 2020 as the date for special runoff elections to fill three vacant Texas House District seats.

Press Release

Nov 15

Governor Abbott Names Cigarroa Chair of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force

The task force coordinates implementation of the state’s plan for prevention, early screening, diagnosis, and management of chronic kidney disease and educates health care professionals.

Appointment

Nov 15

Governor Abbott Appoints Boyd To Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Douglass W. “Doug” Boyd to the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission for a term set to expire on March 17, 2020.

Appointment

Nov 15

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To State Independent Living Council

The council develops the State Plan for Independent Living and serves as a resource to state and local organizations on Independent Living and related issues for persons with disabilities.

Appointment

Nov 14

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To State Board of Criminal Justice

The board provides confinement, supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of the state’s convicted felons.

Appointment