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Operation Lone Star Border Strategies Combat Drug, Human Smuggling
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Board Of Architectural Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eva Read-Warden and reappointed Rosa Salazar and Joyce Smith to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners for terms to expire on January 31, 2029. Additionally, the Governor appointed Michael A. Ebbeler, Jr. and Justin Hiles to the board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2027.
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Korina Delapeña to the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. Additionally, the Governor appointed Ryan Dollinger, Quida Pryor, and Lea Ann Tatum to the board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.
Governor Abbott Appoints Cohen To State Commission On Judicial Conduct
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Derek Cohen, Ph.D. to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for a term set to expire on November 19, 2029.
Governor Abbott Celebrates More Reliable Power Added To Texas Grid
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ efforts to add new, reliable power plants to support the state’s growing energy needs at Calpine Corporation’s (Calpine) Freestone County Energy Center expansion project announcement in Houston.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Atlanta
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Atlanta, Texas, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Animal Health Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Anthony “T.J.” Klein and Johnny E. Trotter and reappointed Joseph Osterkamp and Wendee Payne, Ph.D. to the Texas Animal Health Commission for terms set to expire on September 6, 2029.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million In Job Training Grants To Lone Star College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $1,329,329 in Skills Development Fund (SDF) grants to Lone Star College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).