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Commission To Rebuild Texas After Hurricane Harvey Update: Issue 22
Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Talent Connection Program And Presents $500,000 In Grants
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the new Texas Talent Connection program and presented $500,000 in grants for middle-skill STEM internship programs created by local workforce boards from across the state.
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To The Governing Board Of The Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benda W. Lee to Governing Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) for a term set to expire on January 31, 2021. Additionally, the Governor appointed Ruben “Dan” Brown, Jr. and Julie R. Prause and reappointed Michael P. Hanley for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023.
Governor Abbott Encourages Mayors And County Judges To Take Advantage Of Available Harvey Relief Funds
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Mayors, County Judges and Emergency Management officials in communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey, urging them to take immediate advantage of the $500 million in funds from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program that are available now.
Governor Abbott Touts Texas Energy Sector At The 2018 Texas Alliance Of Energy Producers Expo
Governor Greg Abbott today joined energy industry leaders from across the United States at the 2018 Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Expo and Annual Meeting in Wichita Falls, TX.
Governor Abbott Appoints Bayless To Credit Union Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth “Liz” Bayless to the Credit Union Commission for a term set to expire on February 15, 2019.
Governor Abbott Demands Blake Farenthold Cover Costs Of Emergency Special Election
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to former United States Congressman Blake Farenthold demanding that he cover all costs for the upcoming emergency special election for the 27th Congressional District of Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott Orders Emergency Special Election For The 27th Congressional District Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation ordering an emergency special election to elect a United States Representative for Texas Congressional District 27 to serve out the current unexpired term. The emergency special election will be held in Congressional District 27 on Saturday, June 30, 2018.