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Governor Abbott Deploys Resources To Texas Panhandle To Combat Wildfires
Governor Greg Abbott has activated state resources to help combat wildfires in the Texas panhandle.
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Juvenile Justice Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Castro, Stephanie Moreno, and Allison Palmer and reappointed Pama Hencerling and James Smith to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board for terms set to expire February 1, 2023.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Judicial Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kenneth S. Saks and Evan Young to the Texas Judicial Council for terms set to expire June 30, 2021 and appointed Sonia Clayton for a term set to expire June 30, 2019.
Governor Abbott Hosts Reception Recognizing Governor’s University Research Initiative Recruits
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception recognizing researchers recruited through the Governor’s University Research Initiative program (GURI) and officials from Texas universities at the Texas Governor’s Mansion.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Specialty Courts Advisory Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jarvis Anderson and reappointed Ruben Reyes and Ray Wheless to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for terms set to expire February 1, 2023.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Ryan To Texas Transportation Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Laura Ryan to the Texas Transportation Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Legislative Action On Child Welfare System Reform
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas House and Senate both took action to begin reforming the child welfare system (HB4, HB5, SB11), one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities:
Texas Wins 2016 Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup Award For Record Fifth Year In A Row
The State of Texas has won Site Selection’s 2016 Governor’s Cup, an award that is given annually to the top performing state for capital investment and job creation. In 2016.