News

Dec 5

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To State Independent Living Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Pipa McCollister, Seth Wells, former State Representative Cindy Burkett, and reappointed Michael Garrett, and David Lunt for terms set to expire on October 24, 2027.

Appointment

Dec 4

Governor Abbott Appoints Patel To Correctional Managed Health Care Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Divyansu Patel, M.D. to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025. The Committee coordinates the development of statewide policies for the delivery of health care within the criminal justice system.

Appointment

Dec 4

Governor Abbott Announces Over $15 Million In Career Training Grants Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced 60 career training grants totaling over $15 million have been awarded to Texas higher education institutions and independent school districts (ISD) to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.

Press Release

Dec 4

Governor Abbott Launches Small Business Freedom Council

Directs State Agencies To Identify Harmful Red-Tape Regulations For Removal

Press Release

Dec 3

Governor Abbott Spotlights Major Emergency Preparedness Donation In College Station

Governor Greg Abbott today spotlighted Texas' emergency preparedness efforts and thanked Stanley Black & Decker for their donation to support the state's robust disaster response and recovery operations.

Press Release

Dec 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Upper Colorado River Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Nathan Callicoatte and reappointed Tanner Mahan and Kathryn Mews to the Upper Colorado River Authority (UCRA) Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Dec 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Dunmoyer, Bryant To Texas Judicial Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Dunmoyer and reappointed Kevin Bryant to the Texas Judicial Council for terms set to expire on June 30, 2029.

Appointment

Dec 3

Governor Abbott Congratulates Little Elm As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Town of Little Elm on being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.

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