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Governor Abbott Names Lewis Chair Of Texas Transportation Commission
Governor Greg Abbott today named Tryon Lewis chair of the Texas Transportation Commission for a term to expire at the pleasure of the governor. The commission oversees the Texas Department of Transportation.
Governor Abbott Appoints Cobos To The Veterans Land Board
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the appointment of Andrew Cobos of Houston to the Veterans Land Board, an organization within the Texas General Land Office, which oversees six programs that provide benefits and services for Texas veterans, military members and their families. Mr. Cobos will replace Alan Sandersen.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Matson To Executive Council Of Physical Therapy And Occupational Therapy
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the reappointment of Arthur Roger Matson of Georgetown to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners Board, an organization charged with protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Texas.
Governor Abbott Calls On EPA To Refrain From Issuing New Standards
In an ongoing effort to deter federal overreach by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Governor Greg Abbott today issued a letter to Gina McCarthy, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, requesting that the agency void its proposed changes to the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone in favor of maintaining the current standard of 75 parts per billion (ppb).
Drought Disaster Proclamation By The Governor Of The State Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott of the State of Texas, hereby certifies that exceptional drought conditions pose a threat of imminent disaster in specified counties in Texas.
In Case You Missed It: Governor Abbott Op-Ed: Texas Means Business
We have built a framework that allows free enterprise to flourish, including less government, low taxes, reasonable regulations and the right-to-work laws that attract job creators and keep job growth here in the state of Texas. As governor, I intend to do more to build an even stronger business environment.
WEB VIDEO: Keeping Texas The Beacon Of Opportunity
As the sun rises on 2015, the State of Texas is strong and together, we are about to make it even stronger. Our fellow Texans face many challenges, working together, we will succeed and we will keep Texas the beacon state in the United States of America.
Statement By Gov. Abbott On January Job Growth Numbers
The State of Texas is continuing to lead the nation in job growth by leveraging our state’s greatest natural resource – the people of Texas who’ve developed an incredibly robust and resilient economy.