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Commissioner Whitman Submits Letter Outlining Proposals For CPS Overhaul To Governor Abbott
At the request of Governor Greg Abbott, Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Hank Whitman today submitted a letter that includes 10 proposals to improve the Texas child welfare system and Child Protective Services (CPS).
Update On Governor Abbott’s Visit To Brooke Army Medical Center
Governor Greg Abbott today visited Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio where he received additional treatment on the 2nd and 3rd degree burns that he sustained on both legs below the knees and both feet after coming into contact with scalding water.
Governor Abbott Appoints Ryan To Texas Transportation Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Laura Ryan to the Texas Transportation Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2017.
Statement On Governor Abbott’s Call With President Obama
Governor Greg Abbott today spoke with President Obama who called to offer his condolences for the five officers killed in Dallas on Thursday night.
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Additional Texas Counties
The federal government today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Public Assistance for Bandera, Bastrop, Brown, Caldwell, Eastland, Fayette, Fort Bend, Grimes, Hood, Houston, Jasper, Kleberg, Polk, San Jacinto and Washington Counties.
Governor Abbott Issues Open Letter To Texans
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an open letter to all Texans in the Dallas Morning News following the attack on Dallas law enforcement officers on Thursday, July 7th, 2016:
Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff Statewide In Honor Of Dallas Shooting Victims
Texas flags across the state will be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Dallas police shooting victims on Friday, July 8th, 2016 through sunset on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
Governor Abbott Update On Dallas Shooting
As this evening's tragic shooting in Dallas continues to unfold, Governor Abbott has spoken with Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings to express his condolences and offer any assistance from the State that the City of Dallas needs.