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Governor Abbott Announces Two Governor’s University Research Initiative Grant Awards
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has recruited two distinguished researchers as part of the Governor’s University Research Initiative (GURI). This initiative aims to bring nationally-recognized researchers to Texas institutions of higher education.
Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of the Lives Lost In Sutherland Springs
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in honor of those lost in the horrific shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas today. Flags should remain at half-mast through Thursday, November 9, 2017.
Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting In Sutherland Springs, TX
Governor Abbott released the following statement on the shooting in Sutherland Springs, TX.
Governor Abbott Statement On DPS Trooper Killed In Line Of Duty In Bell County
Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement after Department of Public Safety Senior Tropper Thomas Nipper was tragically killed in the line of duty earlier this afternoon.
Governor Abbott Appoints Hedrick To Texas School Safety Center Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bryan Hedrick to the Texas School Safety Center Board for a term set to expire February 1, 2018.
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 8
Weekly update #8 on rebuilding Texas after Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bickerstaff To Board For Lease Of Texas Parks And Wildlife Lands
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Clifton “Cliff” Bickerstaff to the Board for Lease of Texas Parks and Wildlife Lands for a term set to expire on September 1, 2019.
Governor Greg Abbott Proclaims November 3rd Houston Astros Day In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation declaring tomorrow, November 3, 2017, Houston Astros Day.