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Governor Abbott Appoints Six To OneStar National Service Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gene Seaman and reappointed Daphne Brookins, Annette Juba, Mike Morath, Kathryn Timmerman, and Kate Williamson to the OneStar National Service Commission for terms set to expire on March 15, 2019.
Governor Abbott Visits Homes Being Rebuilt After Hurricane Harvey In Dickinson, Texas
Governor Greg Abbott visited today visited Dickinson, Texas where he joined volunteers from the Rebuild Texas Fund, Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, 4B Disaster Response Network and Eight Days of Hope in helping to rebuild homes damaged by Harvey.
Governor Abbott Appoints Wheless Presiding Judge Of The First Administrative Judicial Region
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ray Wheless as presiding judge of the First Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.
Governor Abbott Announces New Flood Prevention Efforts In Kingwood, Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today visited Kingwood, Texas where he took an aerial tour to survey damage along the San Jacinto River, and met with community leaders and elected officials to discuss Hurricane Harvey recovery and flood prevention efforts.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Girls Go CyberStart Program Teams On Competition Success
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Texas high school teams across the state that competed in the inaugural Girls Go CyberStart initiative. In partnerships with SANS Institute, the program was designed to encourage young women to become involved in the field of cybersecurity.
Governor Abbott Meets With His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon Of Norway
Governor Greg Abbott today met with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway to discuss enhancing the productive trade relationship of Texas and Norway, and working together on important issues such as energy, transportation, and water infrastructure. A readout of the meeting can be found below.
Governor Abbott Meets With Danish Ambassador To The United States Lars Lose
Governor Greg Abbott today welcomed Danish Ambassador to the United States Lars Lose to Austin, as the two leaders spoke of increasing economic collaboration between Denmark and Texas. A readout of the meeting can be found below.
Governor Abbott Meets With Ambassador Of The Netherlands To The United States Henne Schuwer
Governor Greg Abbott today met with Ambassador of the Netherlands to the United States Henne Schuwer to discuss opportunities for strengthening the economic relationship between Texas and the Netherlands, as well as flood control efforts and agriculture after Hurricane Harvey