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Governor Abbott Issues Special Constitutional Election
Governor Abbott signed and issues a proclamation calling a special election in November for the purpose of voting on proposed constitutional amendments passed during the last legislative session.
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Voter ID Law
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Fifth Circuit Court issued its decision on Texas’ voter ID law:
Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Lavaca-Navidad River Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sandy Johs and has reappointed Scott Sachtleben and Ronnie Kubecka to the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority for terms set to expire May 1, 2021.
Governor Abbott Files Amicus Brief In Support Of Houston Businesses Suing Over Increased Regulatory
Governor Greg Abbott today filed an amicus brief in support of Houston businesses suing to stop their city council’s unlawful attempt to impose increased regulatory burdens.
Governor Abbott Statement On Gulf Coast Planned Parenthood Video
Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement after another video featuring Planned Parenthood’s Houston Gulf Coast Clinic surfaced:
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Lottery Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria of El Paso and Doug Lowe of Palestine to the Texas Lottery Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2017.
Governor Abbott Statement On President Obama’s Environmental Proposal
Governor Greg Abbott responded to President Obama’s announcement today of an environmental rule imposing steep cuts on greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. power plants.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Governing Board Of The Texas School For The Blind And Visually Imp
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tobie Wortham and has reappointed Mary Alexander and Joseph Muñiz to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (TSBVI) for terms set to expire January 31, 2021.