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Advocates Praise Governor Abbott’s Call To Reform Child Protective Services
Governor Greg Abbott today listed reforming Child Protective Services (CPS) as one of his emergency items in his State of the State address.
Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Address
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered his State of the State address where he outlined his emergency items and priorities for the 85th legislative session.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Praises Child Care Collaborative In Central Texas, Encourages Others
As part of their recently announced Network of Nurture Initiative, Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Department of Family and Protective Services Commissioner Hank Whitman today sent a letter to foster child placement providers across Texas praising an initiative that Fostering Hope Austin (FHA) and the Heart Gallery of Central Texas have launched to address the need for babysitting and short-term child care.
Governor Abbott Speaks With Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly
Governor Greg Abbott today held a call with United States Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly to discuss border security in Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Grant Funding For Dallas Law Enforcement
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Homeland Security Grants Division (HSGD) within the Office of the Governor has awarded the City of Dallas more than $1 million dollars in grant funds to be used for personal protective equipment including ballistic helmets and bullet proof vests.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Charles Smith As Executive Commissioner Of Health And Human Services Comm
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Charles Smith Executive Commissioner of Texas’ Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), effective February 1, 2017.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bahorich As Chair Of The Texas State Board Of Education
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Donna Bahorich as Chair of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE), effective February 1, 2017, for a term set to expire February 1, 2019.
Governor Abbott Champions School Choice At Annual Education Rally
Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the Texas School Choice Week Rally where he promoted school choice as “not just a Republican issue or a Democrat issue – it is a civil rights issue.”