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Governor Abbott Appoints Herring As 47th Judicial District Attorney
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jason Herring as District Attorney of the 47th Judicial District in Armstrong and Potter counties for a term set to expire on December 31, 2024 or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified
Governor Abbott Appoints Zeidman To Holocaust, Genocide, And Antisemitism Advisory Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jay S. Zeidman to the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.
Governor Abbott, UT System Announce New World-Class Cancer Center
Governor Greg Abbott today joined members of The University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents to announce a transformative partnership between UT Austin and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center to build a new hospital and comprehensive cancer care center on UT Austin’s campus, bringing the nation’s top-ranked oncology clinicians and health care providers to Austin.
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Wildfire Activity In 191 Counties
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has issued a disaster declaration for 191 Texas counties in response to widespread wildfire activity throughout the state. Additional counties may be added as conditions warrant.
Texas Arrests MS-13 Gang Members, Smugglers Known For Sexual Abuse
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $130,000 Job Training Grant To Texas Southmost College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award of $132,794 to Texas Southmost College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Issues Wildfire Disaster Declaration In August 2023
Governor Abbott Issues Wildfire Disaster Declaration In August 2023
Governor Abbott Signs Critical Energy Laws At TIPRO Summer Conference
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed critical energy legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session following his keynote address at the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association’s (TIPRO) Summer Conference in San Antonio.