News

Apr 29

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Board Of Marriage and Family Therapists

Governor Greg Abbott appointed James Castro and William Price and reappointed Russell “Russ” Bartee, Ph.D. to the Texas State Board of Marriage and Family Therapists for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Texas Medical Board

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mary “Kelly” Green, M.D. and reappointed Devinder S. Bhatia, M.D., Luisa del Rosal, James “JD” Distefano, D.O., Tomeka Herod, Robert David Martinez, M.D., and Jason K. Tibbels, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire on April 13, 2031. The Board regulates the practice of medicine in Texas.

Appointment

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To State Board For Educator Certification

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Adam Booth and Tara Turk-Zaafran and reappointed Wanda “Jean” Streepey to the State Board for Educator Certification for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Appointment

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Praises Power Of Prayer At Governor’s Prayer Breakfast In Round Rock

Governor Greg Abbott today praised the power of prayer during the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Round Rock in celebration of the National Day of Prayer.

Press Release

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Lancaster

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Lancaster, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Press Release

Apr 28

Governor Abbott Renews Severe Storm And Flooding Disaster Proclamation In April 2025

Governor Abbott Renews Severe Storm And Flooding Disaster Proclamation In April 2025

Proclamation

Apr 28

Texas Ranked Best State For Business 21 Years In A Row

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being ranked the Best State for Business for the 21st year in a row by Chief Executive magazine based on their annual survey of the nation's leading CEOs.

Press Release

Apr 27

Governor Abbott Commemorates Fallen Peace Officers At Memorial Ceremony In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott last night commemorated the brave men and women of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty at the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

Press Release