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Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding expected to impact the state through the week.
Governor Abbott Condemns City Of San Marcos Antisemitic Resolution
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the City of San Marcos condemning its proposed antisemitic resolution openly flouting Texas state law.
Governor Abbott Promotes Bail Reform At Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition Conference
Governor Greg Abbott today emphasized the need to fix Texas’ deadly and broken bail system and highlighted the continued state and local partnership to secure the border during the Texas Border Sheriff’s Coalition’s 20th Annual Spring meeting in Austin.
Governor Abbott Joins President Trump’s FEMA Review Council
Governor Greg Abbott today thanked President Donald J. Trump for his appointment to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, a bipartisan group tasked with reforming and streamlining the nation’s emergency management and disaster response system.
Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Five To Lower Colorado River Authority
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Curtis Ford, Aden Lasseter, Mark Mayo and reappointed Robert “Bobby” Lewis and Margaret “Meg” Voelter to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Board Of Marriage and Family Therapists
Governor Greg Abbott appointed James Castro and William Price and reappointed Russell “Russ” Bartee, Ph.D. to the Texas State Board of Marriage and Family Therapists for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.
Governor Abbott Appoints Seven To Texas Medical Board
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mary “Kelly” Green, M.D. and reappointed Devinder S. Bhatia, M.D., Luisa del Rosal, James “JD” Distefano, D.O., Tomeka Herod, Robert David Martinez, M.D., and Jason K. Tibbels, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire on April 13, 2031. The Board regulates the practice of medicine in Texas.
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To State Board For Educator Certification
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Adam Booth and Tara Turk-Zaafran and reappointed Wanda “Jean” Streepey to the State Board for Educator Certification for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.