News

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Dickens To 477th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Dickens to the 477th Judicial District Court in Denton County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2026, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Appointment

Jan 6

Governor Abbott Appoints Blacklock As Chief Justice, Sullivan As Justice Of The Supreme Court Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jimmy Blacklock as Chief Justice and James P. Sullivan as Justice, Place 2, on the Supreme Court of Texas for terms set to expire on December 31, 2026.

Appointment

Jan 6

First Lady Abbott Announces GRACE’s Fifth Annual Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking

First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host the fifth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 6 through January 12, 2025.

Press Release

Jan 3

Governor Abbott Recognizes January 2025 As Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Governor Abbott Recognizes January 2025 As Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Proclamation

Jan 3

Governor Abbott Announces Four TdA Gang Members Arrested Attempting To Illegally Cross Border

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested four confirmed members of Tren de Aragua (TdA) as they attempted to illegally cross the border into Texas on New Year’s Eve.

Press Release

Jan 3

Governor Abbott Announces Four TdA Gang Members Arrested Attempting To Illegally Cross Border

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) arrested four confirmed members of Tren de Aragua (TdA) as they attempted to illegally cross the border into Texas on New Year’s Eve.

Press Release

Jan 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Howell, Gardner To Texas Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Chelsea Howell Garcia and reappointed Karen Gardner to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027 and February 1, 2029 respectively.

Appointment

Jan 2

Governor Abbott Reappoints Pierce To Council On Sex Offender Treatment

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Aaron Pierce, Ph.D. to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment (CSOT) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment