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WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Addresses Zika Virus In Texas
The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released a video of the Governor updating Texans on the state’s efforts to combat the Zika virus and ensure that communities across the state are protected in the event of local transmission.
Governor Abbott Urges President Obama To Approve Funds For Zika Preparedness And Response
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Obama urging his administration to immediately approve the expenditure of funds for Zika virus preparedness and response.
Governor Abbott Appoints Bell To 267th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert E. “Bobby” Bell of Edna as judge of the 267th Judicial District Court in Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Refugio and Victoria Counties for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Promotes Texanthropy At Texas Nonprofit Summits
First Lady Cecilia Abbott traveled to El Paso today to participate in the first of three 2016 Texas Nonprofit Summits.
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Air Hot Air Balloon Crash In Lockhart, TX
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following a hot air balloon crash near Lockhart, Texas.
Governor Abbott Receives Briefing From DPS Director McCraw On Texas Border Security
Governor Greg Abbott today met with Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw to discuss the State’s ongoing border security operations.
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To State Board For Educator Certification
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rohanna Brooks-Sykes, Arturo J. “Art” Cavazos, Sandie Mullins Moger and Laurie J. Turner to the State Board for Educator Certification for terms set to expire February 1, 2021.
Governor Abbott Receives Briefing From DSHS Commissioner Hellerstedt On Texas’ Zika Preparedness And
Governor Greg Abbott today met with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner John Hellerstedt to receive an update on Texas’ Zika Preparedness and Response Plan and discuss the next steps in combatting the virus. During the meeting,