News

Mar 9

Governor Abbott Accepts Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup For Fourth Year In A Row

Governor Greg Abbott today accepted Site Selection’s 2015 Governor’s Cup Award on behalf of the State of Texas.

Press Release

Mar 8

Governor Abbott Names Presiding Officer And Appoints Four To Texas Animal Health Commission

Governor Greg Abbott has named Coleman Locke presiding officer and reappointed him to the Texas Animal Health Commission for a term set to expire September 6, 2021.

Appointment

Mar 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Midwestern State University Board Of Regents

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Warren T. Ayres and Dr. Shelley Sweatt and reappointed Tiffany Burks for terms set to expire on February 25, 2022, to the Midwestern State University Board of Regents.

Appointment

Mar 7

Governor Abbott Establishes Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative

Governor Greg Abbott today established the Tri-Agency Workforce Initiative to assess local economic activity, examine workforce challenges and opportunities, and consider innovative approaches to meeting the state’s workforce goals

Press Release

Mar 4

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners And Names Presiding Of

Governor Abbott has appointed Sandra “Lynn” Criner, D.V.M. and Jessica Quillivan, D.V.M. and reappointed Keith Pardue to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for terms to expire August 26, 2021. Additionally, he named Roland Lenarduzzi, D.V.M. as presiding officer.

Appointment

Mar 3

Governor Abbott Reappoints Siebman Presiding Officer Of Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Clyde Siebman of Pottsboro presiding officer of the Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire February 1, 2018.

Appointment

Mar 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Weaver Presiding Officer Of Alamo Regional Mobility Authority

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rad Weaver of San Antonio presiding officer of the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire February 1, 2018.

Appointment

Mar 3

Office Of The Governor And Texas Workforce Commission Announce 2016 Small Business Forum Locations

The Office of the Governor and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) today announced the locations for the 2016 Governor’s Small Business Forums across Texas.

Press Release