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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.
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.
Governor Abbott Appoints Boyd To Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Douglass W. “Doug” Boyd to the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission for a term set to expire on March 17, 2020.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To State Independent Living Council
The council develops the State Plan for Independent Living and serves as a resource to state and local organizations on Independent Living and related issues for persons with disabilities.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To State Board of Criminal Justice
The board provides confinement, supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of the state’s convicted felons.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Diabetes Council
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Stephen Ponder, M.D. and Christine Wicke, Phram.D. and reappointed Jason Ryan to the Texas Diabetes Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Medary Presiding Judge Of Fifth Administrative Judicial Region
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Missy Medary as the presiding judge of the Fifth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bickerstaff To Board For Lease Of Texas Parks And Wildlife Lands
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Clifton “Cliff” Bickerstaff to the Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands for a term set to expire on September 1, 2021.