News

Dec 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board Of Trustees

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Courtney Gibson Bechtol and Pilar Rodriguez and reappointed Virginia “Jenny” Moore to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board of Trustees (TESRS) for terms set to expire September 1, 2021.

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Dec 7

Governor Abbott Applauds Appointment Of Scott Pruitt As EPA Administrator

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the announcement that Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt has been selected as the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Press Release

Dec 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Martin To Real Estate Research Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth “Besa” Robison Martin to the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee for a term set to expire January 31, 2021.

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Dec 7

Office Of The Governor Announces High Needs Conservatorship Pilot Project With Department Of Family

The Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division today announced it will be entering into a partnership with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to launch a High Needs Conservatorship Pilot Project.

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Dec 7

Governor Abbott Names Pottinger Chair Of The Texas Military Preparedness Commission

Governor Abbott has named Major General Kevin Pottinger as presiding officer of the Texas Military Preparedness Commission to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

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Dec 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Faith Johnson As Dallas County District Attorney

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Faith Johnson as the Dallas County District Attorney for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until a successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

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Dec 5

Governor Abbott Hosts Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid Of Belgium, Representative of His Majesty t

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today hosted Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium and dignitaries of the Belgian economic delegation.

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Dec 5

Governor Abbott To Appoint Rolando Pablos Texas Secretary Of State

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointment of Rolando Pablos as Texas Secretary of State, effective January 5, 2017.

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