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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To The Texas Tech University System Board Of Regents
Governor Abbott today announced the appointment of J. Michael Lewis and John B. Rogers and the reappointment of John D. Steinmetz to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents, effective Jan. 31, 2017, for terms set to expire Jan. 31, 2023.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To The University Of Texas System Board Of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointment of Janiece Longoria, Kevin Eltife, and Rad Weaver to The University of Texas System Board of Regents, effective Feb. 1, 2017, for terms set to expire Feb. 1, 2023.
Governor Abbott To Travis County Sheriff: Reverse Sanctuary Policy Or Lose Funding
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Travis County Sheriff Sally Hernandez strongly urging her to reverse her policy directive forbidding Travis County Sheriff’s Office employees from cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests.
Governor Abbott Names Quillivan Presiding Officer Of The State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has named Jessica Quillivan, D.V.M., presiding officer of the State Board of Veterinary Examiners.
Study Shows Texas Continues To Make Major Progress In Bringing High-Speed Internet To More Schools A
Since launching the Texas Classroom Connectivity Initiative, Texas has made significant progress in its ongoing effort to expand access to high-speed Internet in public schools statewide, according to EducationSuperHighway’s annual “State of the States” on K-12 broadband connectivity.
Governor Abbott Names President And Appoints Six To Texas Medical Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sherif Zaafran, M.D., Michael Cokinos, Kandace Farmer, D.O., Jeffrey Luna, M.D., LuAnn Morgan and Jayaram Naidu, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire April 13, 2021.
Governor Abbott Names Steen Presiding Officer Of Texas Racing Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has named John Steen, III presiding officer of the Texas Racing Commission.
First Lady And DFPS Commissioner Announce Network Of Nurture Initiative
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott and Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Hank Whitman today sent a letter to faith partners across Texas asking them to join with DFPS in the new year to help provide support to youth and families in the child welfare system.