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Governor Abbott Announces Graham Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Graham has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Jefferson And Orange Counties Board Of Pilot Commissioners
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Brandy Bergeron, M.D. and Amy Townsend, M.D., and reappointed Shawn Sparrow to the Jefferson and Orange Counties Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms set to expire on August 22, 2025.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Marble Falls As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Marble Falls on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For 18th Congressional District
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 4, 2025 as the special election date to fill the 18th Congressional District seat vacated by the late Congressman Sylvester Turner.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Risk Management Board
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jason Boatright and reappointed Jeffrey Houston to the Risk Management Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031. Additionally, he appointed Jason Hartgraves for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bivens, Tanner To State Employee Charitable Campaign Policy Committee
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Daniel Bivens and Vanessa Cortez Tanner to the State Employee Charitable Campaign Policy Committee for terms set to expire on September 1, 2026.
Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather, Flash Flood Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flash flooding in large portions of the state beginning today through the weekend, as well as snow potential in the Panhandle.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Nacogdoches As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Nacogdoches on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.