News

Apr 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Board Of Social Worker Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jason Bernal and David Marsden and reappointed Jennifer Swords to the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Appointment

Apr 25

Governor Abbott Appoints Cohoon As Presiding Judge Of Sixth Administrative Judicial Region

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kirsten Cohoon as Presiding Judge of the Sixth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification.

Appointment

Apr 24

Governor Abbott Joins Secretary Burgum At Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Renaming Ceremony In Anahuac

Governor Greg Abbott today joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum at the renaming ceremony of the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge.

Press Release

Apr 24

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Brenham

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Brenham, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.

Press Release

Apr 24

Governor Abbott Encourages Texans To Participate In Emergency Supplies Tax-Free Weekend

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today encouraged Texans to participate in this year’s Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday starting Saturday, April 26, through Monday, April 28.

Press Release

Apr 24

Governor Abbott Encourages Texans To Participate In Emergency Supplies Tax-Free Weekend

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today encouraged Texans to participate in this year’s Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday starting Saturday, April 26, through Monday, April 28.

Press Release

Apr 23

Governor Abbott Appoints Six To The Nueces River Authority

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Olen “Feller” Hughs, Daniel “Danny” Kelley, and Daniel Suckley and reappointed Jane Bell and Lisa Greenberg to the Nueces River Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Appointment

Apr 23

Governor Abbott Signs Texas DOGE Into Law At Texas Capitol

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 14, also known as Texas DOGE, into law at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, this law will empower the Texas government to be more efficient and less intrusive in the daily lives of Texans.

Press Release