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Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities Announces 2023 Lex Frieden Employment Award, Poster Competition Winners
The Office of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) today announced the winners of the 2023 Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA) and Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) Poster Art Competition.
Governor Abbott, TWC Announce 7th Annual Texas HireAbility Campaign
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is partnering with the Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) for the seventh annual Texas HireAbility campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities.
Governor Abbott Encourages Texas Students To Participate In Cybersecurity Training
Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texas high school and college students to participate in CyberStart America (CSA) and Cyber FastTrack (CFT), innovative, online cybersecurity talent search and competition programs sponsored by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation that award over $20 million in scholarships to high-performing students.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Kerrville As 50th Music Friendly Texas Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Kerrville on being designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as the 50th Music Friendly Texas Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Eduardo Contreras, Lisa Fullerton, and Omar Veliz to the Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force for terms set to expire on June 14, 2025.
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Workforce Investment Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Johnny Vahalik, Ed.D. and Michelle Harper to the Texas Workforce Investment Council for terms set to expire on September 1, 2029 and September 1, 2025, respectively.
Governor Abbott Appoints Guerra, Shah To Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Guerra, D.O. and Shweta Shah, M.D. to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.
Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of San Benito Police Officer
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after a San Benito Police Officer was fatally shot during a vehicle pursuit last night.