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Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Vote Calling For A Convention Of States
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Senate passed a resolution calling for an Article V Convention of States (SJR 2), one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities.
Governor Abbott Appoints Alexander-Schneider And Gutierrez To Texas State Council For Interstate Adu
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Pam Alexander-Schneider to the Texas State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision for a term set to expire February 1, 2021 and reappointed David Gutierrez for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023.
Office Of The Governor And Houston Crime Stoppers Offer Reward In Case Involving Shooting Of Eight Y
The Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division today offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons involved in the shooting of eight year-old De'Maree Adkins.
Governor Abbott Appoints Nine To Trinity River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Whitney Beckworth, Robert McFarlane, William “Will” Rodgers, Frank Steed, and Edward “Cary” Williams, III and reappointed John Jenkins, Kevin Maxwell, and Manny Rachal for terms set to expire on March 15, 2021. Governor Abbott additionally appointed Tori Lucas for a term set to expire on March 15, 2017.
Governor Abbott Leads Coalition In Filing Amicus Brief Opposing California’s Restriction On Conceale
Governor Greg Abbott today led a collation of nine Governors in filing an Amici Curae – or friend of the court brief – to the United States Supreme Court in the case of Edward Peruta; Michelle Laxson; James Dodd; Leslie Buncher, Dr.; Mark Cleary; California Rifle And Pistol Association v. the County of San Diego
Office Of The Governor Announces New Rewards For Unsolved Murder Cases In Texas
The Office of the Governor, The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Texas Crime Stoppers today announced a new reward program related to the Texas Ranger Unsolved Crimes Investigation Program.
Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Vote To Ban Sanctuary Cities In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Senate voted to preliminarily approve a bill to ban sanctuary cities (SB 4) in the State of Texas, one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities:
Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Passage Of Ethics Reform Package
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the Texas Senate passed an ethics reform package (SB 14), one of Governor Abbott’s emergency legislative priorities: