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Governor Abbott Appoints Lloyd To Brazos River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Wesley Lloyd of Waco to the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019.
CDC Reviews Texas’ Zika Virus Preparedness And Response Plan
At the invitation of Governor Greg Abbott, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reviewed Texas’ Zika Virus Preparedness and Response Plan with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Governor's Office, and heard from state health officials about their efforts to protect Texans.
Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick And Speaker Straus Direct State Agencies To Reduce Stat
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Joe Straus sent a letter to all state agencies directing them to reduce their budget requests by four percent for the 2018-2019 biennial budget.
Governor Abbott Appoints Didway To 121st Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Trey Didway of Brownfield as judge of the 121st Judicial District Court in Yoakum and Terry Counties for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016.
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Additional Texas Counties
The federal government today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Individual Assistance for Fayette, Harris, Kleberg, Palo Pinto and Parker Counties, amending the June 11th disaster declaration following recent flooding across the State of Texas
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joel Arrigucci, Dr. Liam Fry and Bridgette Walshe to the Nursing Facility Administrators Advisory Committee for terms set to expire February 1, 2021.
Governor Abbott Statement On Supreme Court’s HB 2 Ruling
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling on HB 2.
ICYMI: Governor Abbott Discusses Supreme Court Decision Blocking Obama
Governor Greg Abbott this week discussed the Supreme Court’s ruling that blocks the Obama administration’s executive action on immigration.