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Governor Abbott Activates Additional State Emergency Response Resources For Extremely Critical Wildfire Danger
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources in anticipation of extremely critical wildfire danger expected across West Texas and ongoing elevated-to-critical fire weather conditions across most of the state into the weekend.
Governor Abbott Highlights School Choice Support At Texas Pastors’ Policy Conference
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the importance of empowering parents and showcased the growing support for school choice at the Texas Pastors' Policy Conference in Austin.
Governor Abbott Directs TEA To Investigate Social Transitioning Incident
Sends Letter To Representative Toth On Effort To Protect Texas Children
Governor Abbott Reappoints Six To Texas School Safety Center Board
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Nidia De La Cerda, Robert “Rob” McClelland, James Mosley, Noe E. Perez, Michael Slaughter, and Jill Tate to the Texas School Safety Center Board for terms to expire on February 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott Appoints Harris To 62nd Judicial District Court
Governor Abbott has appointed Bill Harris as judge of the 62nd Judicial District Court in Delta, Franklin, Hopkins, and Lamar Counties for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Appoints Rolen, Spencer To Sulphur River Basin Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Rolen and Jason E. Spencer to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.
Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To SpaceX
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the fifth Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant of $17.3 million has been extended to Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (“SpaceX”) for an expansion of their semiconductor research and development (R&D) and advanced packaging facility in Bastrop.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Barkley As Chief Executive And Public Counsel Of The Office Of Public Utility Counsel
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Benjamin Barkley as Chief Executive and Public Counsel of the Office of Public Utility Counsel (OPUC) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.