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Governor Abbott Sets Date For HD-139 Special Election
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing May 7, 2016 as the special election date to fill the House District 139 seat recently vacated by Representative Sylvester Turner.
Governor Abbott Sets Date For House District 139 Special Election
Governor Abbott signed and issues a proclamation calling a special election to be held from April 25, 2016 to May 3, 2016 for HD-139.
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Four To Department Of Information Resources
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Linda Shaunessy to the governing board of the Department of Information Resources (DIR) for a term to expire February 1, 2019, and has appointed Stuart Bernstein, John Scott and Rigo Villarreal for terms set to expire February 1, 2021. The Governor additionally named John Scott presiding officer. DIR coordinates, monitors, and directs information resources management within state government.
Governor Abbott Names Kim As Presiding Officer And Appoints Hock To Texas Commission On Next Generat
Governor Abbott has named Andrew Kim of New Braunfels as Presiding Officer to the newly created Texas Commission on Next Generation Assessments and Accountability.
What They Are Saying About Gov. Abbott’s Call For A Convention Of States
Find out what they're saying about Governor Abbott's call for a Convention of States.
Governor Abbott To Lead Business Development Mission To Israel, Switzerland
Governor Greg Abbott will lead a business development mission to Israel and Switzerland from Monday, January 18th through Friday, January 22nd, 2016.
ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses His Call For Convention Of States On The Mark Levin Show And The Ke
Governor Greg Abbott appeared on the “Mark Levin Show” and “The Kelly File” on the Fox News Channel Monday evening to discuss the Texas Plan to restore the Rule of Law and return the Constitution to its intended purpose.
Governor Abbott Proclaims January 2016 to be Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Governor Greg Abbott declares the month of January to be Human Trafficking Prevention Month.