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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Crime Stoppers Council
The Council advises the Governor on crime stoppers programs in Texas and certifies local crime stoppers programs in order for them to receive payments of rewards or payments of probation fees established by the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $3.5 Million For Nursing Facility Safety Projects
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced $3.5 million in federal funding for nursing facilities to purchase plexiglass barriers and tents to allow for safe visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Issues Statement Of Support For Senator John Cornyn’s ‘Eliminate The Digital Divide Act’ Broadband Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement of support for Senator John Cornyn's 'Eliminate the Digital Divide Act.' This legislation would expand broadband access across the country by sending federal dollars to the states for the purpose of developing programs that fund broadband projects in underserved areas.
Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Enhancing Ballot Security
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation enhancing ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3rd Election. Under this proclamation, beginning on October 2, 2020, mail ballots that are delivered in person by voters who are eligible to vote by mail must be delivered to a single early voting clerk’s office location as publicly designated by a county’s early voting clerk.
Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Enhancing Ballot Security
Governor Greg Abbott issues a proclamation enhancing ballot security protocols for the in-person delivery of marked mail ballots for the November 3rd Election.
Governor Abbott Recognizes Corpus Christi Blue Ribbon Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Corpus Christi where he recognized two Corpus Christi Independent School District (ISD) schools that have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020: the Early Childhood Development Center and Windsor Park Elementary School.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Council On Sex Offender Treatment
The council sets forth the standards for treatment and oversees the licensing of providers.
Governor Abbott Appoints Castro To Texas Appraiser Licensing And Certification Board
The board performs duties relating to the education, ethics, and certification or licensing of real estate appraisers or appraiser trainees.