News

Mar 13

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.

Appointment

Mar 12

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.

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Mar 12

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.

Press Release

Mar 12

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.

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Mar 11

Governor Abbott Calls On Texans To Voice Support For School Choice At Parent Empowerment Day In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the widespread support for a universal school choice bill for all Texas families at Parent Empowerment Day at the Texas Public Policy Foundation in Austin.

Press Release

Mar 11

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Family and Protective Services Council

Governor Abbott has appointed Tymothy Belseth and reappointed Julie Krawczyk and Enrique Mata to the Family and Protective Services Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.

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Mar 11

Governor Abbott Hosts Taoiseach Of Ireland Martin At Governor’s Mansion

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday hosted the Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin and his wife, Mary Martin, at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin.

Press Release

Mar 10

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Optometry Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tory Moore, O.D. and James Oevermann, O.D. and reappointed Judith Chambers to the Texas Optometry Board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031.

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