News

Feb 14

Governor Abbott Participates In NASA In-Flight Education Downlink With Briarhill Middle School

Governor Greg Abbott today visited Briarhill Middle School where he joined students and local leaders for the NASA In-Flight Education Downlink.

Press Release

Feb 13

Governor Abbott Announces New Hazard Mitigation Funding For Harvey Recovery

Governor Greg Abbott today joined local leaders in Rockport and Houston, Texas to announce the availability of new funding for hazard mitigation projects along the Gulf Coast following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release

Feb 13

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Evans And Patton To Texas Council On Alzheimer’s Disease And Related Disorders

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joe Evans and Eddie Patton, M.D. to the Texas Council on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders for terms set to expire on August 31, 2021. Additionally, the Governor named Rita Hortenstine chairman of the council. The council facilitates the coordination of state services for victims of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

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Feb 12

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Product Development And Small Business Incubator Board

Governor Abbott has appointed Jody Goehring to the Product Development and Small Business Incubator (PDSBI) Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019.

Appointment

Feb 9

Governor Abbott Orders Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen Officer David Sherrard

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags in the City of Richardson to be lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen Richardson Police Officer David Sherrard who was killed in the line of duty on February 7, 2018.

Feb 9

Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Disaster Relief Funding By Congress

Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement on legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President this morning that includes nearly $90 billion in disaster relief funding for natural disasters like Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release

Feb 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Gulf Coast Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Lamont Meaux and appointed Kevin Scott to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on August 31, 2018. In addition, the Governor has reappointed Nancy Blackwell for a term set to expire on August 31, 2019.

Appointment

Feb 7

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Commission On The Arts

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Mary Ann Apap Heller and Karen Partee to the Texas Commission on the Arts for terms set to expire on August 31, 2019. Additionally, the Governor appointed Adrian Guerra and reappointed Dale Brock and Kevin Yu to the commission for terms set to expire on August 31, 2023.

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