News

Mar 29

Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To The Texas Military Preparedness Commission

Governor Abbott has appointed Annie L. Sobel, M.D. and James Whitmore and re-appointed Thomas Duncavage, Woody Gilliland and A.F. “Tom” Thomas for a term set to expire February 1, 2023. Additionally, he has appointed Kenneth Sheets and Garry Bradford.

Appointment

Mar 29

Governor Abbott Reappoints Black And Jeffries To Texas Appraiser Licensing And Certification Board

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Clayton Black and James Jeffries to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board for terms set to expire January 31, 2023.

Appointment

Mar 27

Governor Abbott Applauds Department Of Justice Action Against Sanctuary Cities

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Department of Justice will withhold and claw back federal funds from sanctuary cities that do not comply with immigration laws and enforcement, specifically U.S. Code 1373.

Press Release

Mar 24

Governor Abbott Joins President Trump For Charter Communications Jobs Announcement

Governor Greg Abbott today visited the White House where he joined President Donald J. Trump and Charter Communications Chair and CEO Tom Rutledge to announce Charter’s commitment to bring thousands of jobs back to America from overseas.

Press Release

Mar 22

Governor Abbott Reappoints Baer To The Office Of Public Utility Counsel

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Tonya Baer to the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) for a term to expire February 1, 2019.

Appointment

Mar 22

Governor Abbott Reappoints Brannan Commissioner Of Workers’ Compensation

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ryan Brannan Commissioner of Workers' Compensation at the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) for a term to expire February 1, 2019.

Appointment

Mar 22

Governor Abbott Reappoints Barta As Injured Employee Public Counsel

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jessica Barta to the Injured Employee Public Counsel for a term set to expire February 1, 2019.

Appointment

Mar 21

Governor Abbott Reappoints Foster-Smith To Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Linda Foster-Smith to the Texas Mutual Insurance Company Board of Directors for a term set to expire July 1, 2021.

Appointment