News

Apr 13

Governor Abbott Attends Fallen Heroes Memorial Dedication In West, TX

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the Fallen Heroes Memorial dedication in West, Texas.

Press Release

Apr 12

Governor Greg Abbott Extended The State Disaster Declaration In April 2019 For Texas Counties Affected By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Proclamation

Apr 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board of Trustees

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Edward Keenan, Rod Ryalls, and Stephanie “Steph” Wagner to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire September 1, 2023. Additionally, he has reappointed Frank Torres for a term set to expire on September 1, 2019.

Appointment

Apr 12

Governor Abbott Reappoints Gonzalez To Risk Management Board

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Tommy Gonzalez to the Risk Management Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Appointment

Apr 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Continuing Advisory Committee For Special Education

The committee provides policy guidance on special education and related services for children with disabilities in Texas.

Appointment

Apr 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Advisory Committee To The Texas Board Of Criminal Justice On Offenders With Medical Or Mental Impairments

The committee advises the board and the director of the Texas Correctional Office on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments on matters related to offenders with medical or mental impairments and perform other duties imposed by the board.

Appointment

Apr 10

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Reappoints Dush To State Pension Review Board

The board reviews all Texas public retirement systems, both state and local, for actuarial soundness and compliance with state law.

Appointment

Apr 10

Governor Abbott Reappoints Hayden And Mertz-Ulmer To The Texas Private Security Board

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Wade Hayden and Debi Mertz-Ulmer to the Texas Private Security Board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025.

Appointment