News

Apr 7

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.

Appointment

Apr 7

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.

Appointment

Apr 4

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.

Press Release

Apr 4

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.

Press Release

Apr 4

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Chiropractic Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Shellie Gardner and reappointed Michael P. Henry, D.C. and Scott Wofford, D.C. to the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Appointment

Apr 4

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Physician Assistant Board

Governor Greg Abbott appointed Lyle Grimes and Chad Moody and reappointed Rao Ali, M.D. and Sandra Longoria, D.M.Sc. to the Texas Physician Assistant Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

Appointment

Apr 4

Governor Abbott Names Chair, Appoints Five To Texas Commission On Fire Protection

Governor Greg Abbott appointed James Mallinger to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Apr 3

Governor Abbott Touts Texas Exceptionalism At Texas Law Federalist Society Fireside Chat

Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a fireside chat with the Texas Law Federalist Society where he touted the state’s exceptional policies that have led to a booming economy, a world-class business climate, and a safer Texas at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin.

Press Release