News

Dec 22

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Tahoka

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Tahoka has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.

Press Release

Dec 22

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces GRACE’s Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host a statewide interfaith Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking on January 11 through January 17, 2021.

Press Release

Dec 21

Texas Film Commission, Texas Archive of the Moving Image Launch Texas Film Round-Up Online Exhibit

The Texas Film Commission and the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) today announced the launch of Wave to the Camera, the newest online exhibit from TAMI.

Press Release

Dec 21

Governor Abbott To Appoint Wilson To Fourteenth Court Of Appeals

The Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston serves Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Waller and Washington counties. 

Appointment

Dec 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Farris To First Court of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed April Farris to the First Court of Appeals, effective January 1, 2021, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Dec 21

Governor Abbott Appoints Cagle To Task Force On Disaster Issues Affecting Persons Who Are Elderly And Persons With Disabilities

The Task Force on Disaster Issues Affecting Persons Who Are Elderly and Persons Who Are Disabled will study methods to more effectively accommodate persons who are elderly and persons with disabilities before, during, and after a disaster or emergency evacuation. 

Appointment

Dec 21

Texas Capitol To Reopen January 4th

At a time when many state capitols, including the U.S. Capitol, are closed, Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced today that the Texas Capitol will re-open on January 4th.  

Press Release

Dec 21