News

Nov 15

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.

Appointment

Nov 15

Governor Abbott And Vice President Mike Pence Receive Hurricane Recovery Briefing At The FEMA Joint Field Office

Governor Greg Abbott and Vice President Mike Pence today received a briefing at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Joint Field Office in Austin, Texas regarding ongoing Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts.

Press Release

Nov 14

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Four To Texas Commission On Public School Finance

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Scott Brister, Melissa Martin, Elvira Reyna, and Todd Williams to the Texas Commission on Public School Finance for terms at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Nov 14

Governor Abbott Appoints D’Andrea To Public Utility Commission Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arthur D’Andrea to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire September 1, 2023.

Appointment

Nov 10

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To P-TECH Advisory Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Charles “Chuck” Cook, Angela Farley, Jose “Joe” Gomez, and Mike Reeser to the P-TECH Advisory Council for terms at the pleasure of the Governor.

Appointment

Nov 10

Governor Abbott Appoints Birdwell Justice Of The Second Court Of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Wade Birdwell as justice of the Second Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Nov 10

Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 9

Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.

Press Release

Nov 9

Governor Abbott, House And Senate Leadership Announce State Funds To Help Victims Of Hurricane Harvey Pay For Debris Removal

Governor Greg Abbott today, in partnership with Texas House and Senate leaders, announced the approval of emergency funding to help Texans in disaster-declared counties pay for the removal of debris caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release