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Governor Abbott Reappoints Reiser And Walker To The Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors
Governor Abbott has reappointed Thomas “Tom” Reiser and Douglas “Doug” Walker to the Coastal Water Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on April 1, 2019.
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 10
Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance For Hurricane Victims
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas' request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for victims of Hurricane Harvey.
HUD Provides $5 Billion To Help Texas Recover From Harvey
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $5.024 billion to help hard-hit areas in the State of Texas to recover from Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Statement On Record-Low Texas Unemployment
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement after it was announced that Texas has achieved a record-low unemployment rate of 3.9 percent for October 2017.
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Texas State Independent Living Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Leah K. Beltran to the Texas State Independent Living Council for a term set to expire on October 24, 2018. He also appointed Thomas Michael “Mike” Bates and Keisha Rowe Nunn for terms set to expire on October 24, 2019, and appointed Debra A. Lyon, April Pollreisz, and Wendy J. Wilkinson for terms set to expire on October 24, 2020. Colton J. Read and Jonas E. Schwartz were reappointed for terms set to expire on October 24, 2019 and October 24, 2020 respectively.
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Teacher Retirement System Of Texas Board Of Trustees
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jarvis V. Hollingsworth, James “Dick” Nance, and Nanette Sissney to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees for terms set to expire August 31, 2023.
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents
Governor Abbott has reappointed Brigettee Henderson and Ken Schaefer to the Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) Board of Regents for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2019, respectively. In addition, the governor has appointed Karen Gantt and Tom Mason for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023.