News

Jun 29

Governor Greg Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 52

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing November 6, 2018, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 52 seat recently vacated by Representative Larry Gonzales.

Press Release

Jun 29

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 52

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing November 6, 2018, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 52 seat recently vacated by Representative Larry Gonzales.

Proclamation

Jun 29

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Diabetes Council

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Felicia Fruia-Edge and Ardis Reed to the Texas Diabetes Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor reappointed John Griffin for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019.

Appointment

Jun 28

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Finance Commission Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cliff McCauley and reappointed Will Lucas and Vince E. Puente, Sr. to the Finance Commission of Texas for terms set to expire on February 1, 2024.

Appointment

Jun 27

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Attends Great Futures Luncheon Supporting The Boys And Girls Club Of Brazoria County

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the Great Futures Luncheon in Lake Jackson, Texas where she joined local leaders and community members in recognizing the Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County for providing a safe place for children to learn and thrive.

Press Release

Jun 27

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Optometry Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ty Sheehan and Bill Thompson, O.D. and reappointed Mario Gutierrez, O.D. to the Texas Optometry Board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named Gutierrez presiding officer of the board.

Appointment

Jun 26

Governor Abbott Appoints Fitzpatrick Judge Of The 342nd Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kimberly Fitzpatrick as judge of the 342nd Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Jun 26

Governor Abbott Visits Rio Grande Valley To Receive Briefing On Flooding, Request Federal Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today joined local officials and emergency response personnel at the Emergency Operations Center in Edinburg, Texas to receive a briefing, and provide an update, on the ongoing response to recent severe weather and flooding in the Rio Grande Valley.

Press Release