News

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Reappoints McCleskey As Independent Ombudsman For The Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robert “Sean” McCleskey as the Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.

Appointment

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Real Estate Research Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Vicki Fullerton, Harry Gibbs, and Rebecca Vajdak to the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031.

Appointment

Feb 4

Governor Abbott Announces Over $138,000 Job Training Grant To Victoria College

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a more than $138,000 Skills Development Fund grant, awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission on Friday, to Victoria College to provide customized training in petroleum and coal products manufacturing to over 100 new and incumbent employees of Seadrift Coke.

Press Release

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Board Of Nursing

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth Adamson, D.N.P. and reappointed Manny Cavazos, IV, Carol Hawkins-Garcia, Melissa Schat, and Rickey “Rick” Williams to the Texas Board of Nursing for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031.

Appointment

Feb 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Brady, Christian To Manufactured Housing Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James Brady and Joe Christian to the Manufactured Housing Board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2031.

Appointment

Feb 2

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Cyber Command An Emergency Item

Governor Greg Abbott tonight announced creating the Texas Cyber Command as an emergency item for the 89th Legislative Session during his State of the State address in Austin.

Press Release

Feb 2

Governor Abbott Announces Bail Reform An Emergency Item

Governor Greg Abbott tonight announced bail reform as an emergency item for the 89th Legislative Session during his State of the State address in Austin.

Press Release

Feb 2

Governor Abbott Announces School Choice As Emergency Item

Governor Greg Abbott tonight announced school choice as an emergency item for the 89th Legislative Session during his State of the State address in Austin.

Press Release