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Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Murder Of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy
Governor Abbott today issued a statement following the murder of Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Goforth of Harris County late Friday.
Governor Abbott Announces LIFE Initiative In Response To Planned Parenthood Videos
In response to the release of gruesome videos filmed at Planned Parenthood facilities, including Gulf Coast in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today announced initiatives to provide greater protections for children in the womb and prevent the sale of baby body parts.
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Board of Criminal Justice
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed and named Dale Wainwright as Chairman of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. Governor Abbott additionally appointed Tom G. Fordyce and Derrelynn Perryman for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021.
Governor Abbott Appoints Rankin Judge Of 254th Judicial District Court
– Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Susan Rankin of Dallas as judge of the 254th Judicial District Court in Dallas County for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016.
Governor Abbott Appoints Perwin Judge Of 505th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Perwin of Richmond as judge of the 505th Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016. This appointment will be effective Sept. 1, 2015.
Governor Abbott Appoints Bridges Judge Of 240th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Chad Bridges of Sugar Land as judge of the 240th Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016.
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election Date For HD-118
Governor Greg Abbott ordered a special election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015.
Governor Abbott Posthumously Awards Texas Legislative Medal Of Honor To Chris Kyle And Ed Dyess
Governor Greg Abbott today posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle and Lieutenant Colonel Ed Dyess.