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Governor Abbott Holds Second Texas Safety Commission Meeting In El Paso
Following up on the first Texas Safety Commission meeting, Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the second meeting in El Paso to generate ideas to help the community heal, combat the rise of extremist groups and hateful ideologies, keep guns out of the hands of deranged individuals, and combat domestic terrorism in Texas.
Governor Abbott Appoints Fonseca To 464th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ysmael D. Fonseca, Jr. Judge of the 464th Judicial District Court in Hidalgo County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Judicial Compensation Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Rebeca Aizpuru Huddle and appointed Carlos Amaral and Curt Nelson to the Judicial Compensation Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. T
Governor Abbott Releases Report Highlighting Progress On School Safety Initiatives In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today released the Texas School Safety Update report highlighting the progress made to keep students and teachers safe at school.
Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jane Bland to Texas Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jane Bland to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Jeff Brown’s formal resignation.
Governor Abbott Appoints Carson And Hellums To Health And Human Services Transition Legislative Oversight Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bonnie Hellums and Wayne Carson, Ph.D. to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Transition Legislative Oversight Committee for terms at the pleasure of the Governor.
Governor Abbott Commemorates Hurricane Harvey Anniversary In Fulton, TX
Governor Greg Abbott today commemorated the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Harvey by delivering remarks at the groundbreaking of the new Fulton Pier and ceremonially signing into law Senate Bill 6 (Kolkhorst/Morrison) and House Bill 6 (Morrison/Hunter/Kolkhorst) in Fulton, TX.
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Drought Conditions In South Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for seven counties in South Texas currently experiencing severe drought conditions resulting in an increased threat of wildfire.