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Disaster Proclamation Issued For Southeast Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott declares proclamation for Southeast Texas flooding.
Governor Abbott Appoints Ginn Chief Administrative Law Judge
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lesli Ginn of Austin as Chief Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), effective May 1, 2016.
Governor Abbott Announces Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center As Severe Weather Impacts
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) will be elevated to Level 3 activation at 7:00 A.M. CT, Sunday, April 17th as heavy rain and potential flooding is forecasted to impact parts of Texas.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honors 2016 Governor’s Small Business Award Winners
First Lady Cecilia Abbott was in El Paso today to talk about the important role that women, veteran and minority-owned small businesses play in the success of our state’s economy.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists
Governor Abbott has appointed Lindsey Bradford, Bereket Derie and Steven Fleming to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021.
Governor Abbott Names Presiding Officer And Appoints Five To Texas Holocaust And Genocide Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has named Dr. Peter Tarlow as presiding officer of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission and appointed him to a term set to expire on February 1, 2019.
Governor Abbott Releases Statement On DFPS Leadership Changes
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the appointments of Henry "Hank" Whitman as the next Commissioner of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and Kristene Blackstone as Assistant Commissioner for Child Protective Services.
Governor Abbott Breaks Ground On New General Motors Financial Servicing Center
Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new General Motors financial servicing center in San Antonio, TX.