News

May 13

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Dental Review Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Danielle Franklin, D.D.S. and Raymond L. Wiggins D.D.S., M.D. and reappointed Joanna Allaire to the Dental Review Committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025. Additionally, he appointed Jessica Bell, D.D.S. for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021.

Appointment

May 13

Governor Abbott Appoints Litzinger And Villarreal To Continuing Advisory Committee For Special Education

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amy Litzinger and Laura Villarreal to the Continuing Advisory Committee for Special Education for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021 and February 1, 2023, respectively.

Appointment

May 7

Governor Abbott Prepositions State Resources as Severe Weather Targets Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby across the state in the event search and rescue operations are needed following the severe weather expected in Texas this week.

Press Release

May 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Franz To Texas Lottery Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mark Franz to the Texas Lottery Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.

Appointment

May 7

Governor Abbott Raises Awareness As Hurricane Season Approaches

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation raising awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches.

Press Release

May 7

Governor Greg Abbott Extended The State Disaster Declaration In May 2019 For Texas Counties Affected By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Proclamation

May 6

Hurricane Preparedness Week

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation raising awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches.

Proclamation

May 6

Governor Abbott Signs House Bill 540 Into Law (86R)

Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 540 into law at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. House Bill 540, authored by Representative Jeff Leach, designates a portion of North Central Expressway (U.S. Highway 75) as the Officer David Sherrard Memorial Highway in honor of the late Richardson Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty in 2018.