News

Dec 21

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 79

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, January 29, 2019, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 79 seat recently vacated by Representative Joe Pickett.

Press Release

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Geeslin To Rehabilitation Council Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lindsey Geeslin to the Rehabilitation Council of Texas for a term set to expire on October 29, 2020.

Appointment

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Manufactured Housing Board

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ronald M. “Ronnie” Richards and appointed Keith C. Thompson to the Manufactured Housing Board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. He also appointed Sylvia Acuff for a term set to expire on January 31, 2019. Additionally, he named Sheila M. Vallés-Pankratz as Chair.

Appointment

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Breading To The 462nd Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lee Ann Breading as Judge of the462nd Judicial District Court in Denton County, effective January 1, 2019, for a term set to expire December 31, 2020, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Chaney As Deputy Adjutant General For Army

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brigadier General Greg Chaney to serve as Deputy Adjutant General for Army, effective January 1, 2019, for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Dec 20

Governor Abbott Appoints Hicks-Callaway To Council On Cardiovascular Disease And Stroke

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Vanessa Hicks-Callaway to the Council on Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019.

Appointment

Dec 19

Governor Abbott Statement On School Finance Commission Report

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after the School Finance Commission Report passed unanimously.

Press Release

Dec 19

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Commencement Address At Texas A&M University–San Antonio

First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday delivered the commencement address at Texas A&M University–San Antonio, congratulating the Class of 2018 on their academic achievements and encouraging them to continue to give back to others.

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