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Governor Greg Abbott Declares February 2nd “Texas Military Heroes Day”
Honoring those who have secured our freedom throughout the generations and those who are defending it still.
Governor Abbott Statement On Arrests Made In TJJD Investigation
Governor Abbott today released a statement following the announcement by the Texas Department of Public Safety that the Texas Rangers made four arrests earlier today in relation to their ongoing investigation into misconduct at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Dental Review Committee
Governor Abbott has appointed Andy Chang, D.D.S. and Joana Allaire to the Dental Review Committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019.
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mary Pincoffs Wilson and appointed Janelle Shepard to the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019 and February 1, 2021, respectively. Additionally, the Governor appointed Bernadette Coleman, Jill Jester, and Kathleen Wu for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.
Governor Abbott Appoints Robertson As The Independent Ombudsman For The Texas Juvenile Justice Department
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed JD Robertson to the Office of Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to a term set to expire on February 1, 2019.
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Rangers Investigation Into Troubling Allegations At Karolyi Ranch
Governor Greg Abbott today requested that the Texas Rangers launch an investigation into the recent and shocking allegations of sexual assault of athletes at the Karolyi Ranch in Walker County.
Governor Abbott Names Ritchey Chair of Texas Juvenile Justice Board
Governor Greg Abbott has named Judge Wes Ritchey presiding officer of the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. Ritchey was appointed to the board in January of 2017.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Joins Second Lady Karen Pence For Arts And Military Conference At Fort Hood
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott welcomed Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States, to Texas today for the Texas Creative Forces Arts and Military Conference, hosted by the Texas Commission on the Arts.