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Governor Abbott Appoints Nine To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Whitney Beckworth, Robert McFarlane, William “Will” Rodgers, Frank Steed, and Edward “Cary” Williams, III and reappointed John Jenkins, Kevin Maxwell, and Manny Rachal for terms set to expire on March 15, 2021. Governor Abbott additionally appointed Tori Lucas for a term set to expire on March 15, 2017.
Governor Abbott Leads Coalition In Filing Amicus Brief Opposing California’s Restriction On Conceale
Governor Greg Abbott today led a collation of nine Governors in filing an Amici Curae – or friend of the court brief – to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Edward Peruta; Michelle Laxson; James Dodd; Leslie Buncher, Dr.; Mark Cleary; California Rifle And Pistol Association v. the County of San Diego
Office Of The Governor Announces New Rewards For Unsolved Murder Cases In Texas
The Office of the Governor, The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Texas Crime Stoppers today announced a new reward program related to the Texas Ranger Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program.
Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Vote To Ban Sanctuary Cities In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Senate voted to preliminarily approve a bill to ban sanctuary cities (SB 4) in the State of Texas, one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities:
Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Passage Of Ethics Reform Package
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Senate passed an ethics reform package (SB 14), one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities:
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To State Employee Charitable Campaign Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eleesha Blackwell, Norma Castilla-Blackwell, David Chapman, Linda Fernandez, Vanessa Nip, Renee Tuggle, Michael Wilson and Elaine Zavala to the State Employee Charitable Advisory Policy Committee.
Governor Abbott Proclaims Texas Military Heroes Day
Honoring all who have sacrificed & served on behalf of the Lone Star State this Texas Military Heroes Day.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott To Chair 34th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 34th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, today announced that nominations are open.