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Governor Abbott Activates State Operations Center For Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott has announced an elevated activation of the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) as severe storms are expected to impact parts of Texas this weekend.
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Texas Lawsuit Against EPA’s Clean Power Plan
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the State of Texas’ lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Clean Power Plan”:
Governor Abbott Appoints Manning And Moore To Texas Public Finance Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ramon Manning of Houston and reappointed Rodney Moore of Lufkin to the Texas Public Finance Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021.
Governor Abbott Names Jenkins Chair Of Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott today named Bobby Jenkins of Austin chairman of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Welcomes Ennis, Rosenberg As Newest Texas Main Street Communities
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited Ennis and Rosenberg for the Texas Historical Commission Texas Main Street Program's 2015 First Lady’s Tour.
Office Of The Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities Announces 2015 Lex Frieden Employment
The Office of the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities today announced the winners of the 2015 Lex Frieden Employment Awards, honoring employers who go above and beyond legal requirements to ensure full inclusion for employees with disabilities.
Governor Abbott Appoints De Coss Judge Of 445th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed René De Coss of Rancho Viejo as judge of the 445th Judicial District Court in Cameron County for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016.
Governor Abbott Appoints Smith To Texas Crime Stoppers Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed J.B. Smith of Lufkin to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council for a term set to expire on September 1, 2017.