News

Nov 25

Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Campbell And Torn To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Cody Campbell and Sam Torn to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms set to expire on August 31, 2023 and August 31, 2025, respectively.

Appointment

Nov 22

Governor Abbott Meets With DHS Acting Secretary Chad Wolf In Austin

The Governor thanked the Acting Secretary for the administration's efforts to continue to secure our southern border, and they discussed strategies to improve upon the progress already being made.

Press Release

Nov 22

Governor Abbott Appoints Bradbury And Frank To Texas Farm And Ranch Lands Conservation Council

The goal of the TFRLCP is a conservation of working lands with high values for water, fish and wildlife, and agricultural production.

Appointment

Nov 22

Governor Abbott Appoints Holt To State Commission on Judicial Conduct

The commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend for retirement, censure, suspension or removal of a judge from office.

Appointment

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Bennett As Director Of The Regulatory Compliance Division

The Regulatory Compliance Division is a new division that will review rules affecting market competition proposed by state licensing agencies.

Appointment

Nov 18

Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Texas School Safety Center Board

The board reports to the Governor, the legislature, the State Board of Education, and the Texas Education Agency regarding school safety and security, and advises the center on its function, budget, and strategic planning initiatives.

Appointment

Nov 16

Governor Abbott Sets Date For Special Runoff Elections In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued proclamations setting Tuesday, January 28, 2020 as the date for special runoff elections to fill three vacant Texas House District seats.

Press Release

Nov 15

Governor Abbott Names Cigarroa Chair of the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force

The task force coordinates implementation of the state’s plan for prevention, early screening, diagnosis, and management of chronic kidney disease and educates health care professionals.

Appointment