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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.
Governor Abbott Praises Power Of Prayer At Governor’s Prayer Breakfast In Round Rock
Governor Greg Abbott today praised the power of prayer during the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Round Rock in celebration of the National Day of Prayer.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Lancaster
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Lancaster, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Abbott Renews Severe Storm And Flooding Disaster Proclamation In April 2025
Governor Abbott Renews Severe Storm And Flooding Disaster Proclamation In April 2025