News

Jan 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Balido To Criminal District Court No. 1 In Dallas County

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jennifer Balido to the Criminal District Court No. 1 in Dallas County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Jan 7

Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Winter Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) ahead of winter weather expected to impact the state, with the greatest impacts beginning tomorrow through the weekend.

Press Release

Jan 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Peebles To 497th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Peyton Peebles to the 497th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Jan 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Simons To 496th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dan Simons to the 496th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Jan 7

Governor Abbott Names Paup Chair Of Texas Commission On Environmental Quality

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brooke Paup as chair of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a term set to expire on August 31, 2027.

Appointment

Jan 7

Governor Abbott Directs DPS To Surge Anti-Terrorism Task Force Resources

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to surge Texas Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism.

Press Release

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather expected to impact the state this week.

Press Release

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Harris To Tenth Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lee Harris to the Tenth Court of Appeals, Place 2, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment