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Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, Attorney General Paxton Issue Statement On Withdrawal Of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued a statement following President Trump's decision to withdraw the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR):
Governor Abbott Appoints Betancourt To Texas Facilities Commission
The commission controls state buildings, grounds, or property and responsibility for maintenance, repair and construction of state buildings for the state.
Governor Abbott Deploys Texas A&M Task Force 1 To Louisiana Ahead Of Tropical Storm Sally
At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Louisiana as the state prepares for Tropical Storm Sally.
Governor Abbott Appoints Selleck Brazoria County Criminal District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tom Selleck as the Brazoria County Criminal District Attorney, effective October 1, 2020, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Appoints Frausto To 181st Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Titiana D. Frausto as Judge of the 181st Judicial District Court in Potter and Randall counties for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Deploys Resources To Assist In Fighting California Wildfires
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that firefighters and support personnel from across Texas have been deployed to help combat the devastating wildfires currently impacting the state of California.
Governor Abbott Calls For Moment Of Silence To Honor Victims Of September 11th Attacks
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call for all Texans to observe a moment of silence at 7:46 AM CDT (8:46 AM EDT) tomorrow, September 11, 2020, to honor and remember the victims of the terror attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Federal Funding For Major Project In Permian Basin
"BUILD" Grant Will Fund Project On I-20 To Prevent Bridge Strikes, Improve Traffic