News

Nov 10

Operation Lone Star Secures Fronton Island From Mexican Cartels

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing 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.

Press Release

Nov 10

First Lady Abbott Celebrates Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame 2023 Honorees In Austin

First Lady Cecilia Abbott last night delivered the keynote address celebrating the contributions and leadership of Texas women in the fields of athletics, public and community service, civic leadership, business, science, and education at the Texas Women's Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Ceremony in Austin.

Press Release

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Announces South Padre Island Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of South Padre Island has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Nov 9

Governor Abbott Deploys Firefighting Resources To Aid Southern States

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the deployment of firefighting personnel and emergency response resources from the Texas A&M Forest Service to assist Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi as they face dangerous wildfire conditions.

Press Release

Nov 8

Governor Abbott Appoints 14 To Texas Health Services Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Wes Tidwell, Kourtney Kouns, Lacey Fails and reappointed Victoria Bryant, Pharm.D., Shannon Calhoun, Salil Deshpande, M.D., Calvin Green, Jeff Hoogheem, Kenneth James, Jerome Lisk, M.D., Leticia Rodriguez, Jonathan Sandstrom Hill, Cynthis Stinson, Ph.D., and Carlos Vital, M.D. to the Texas Health Services Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire June 15, 2025.

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Nov 8

Governor Abbott Reappoints Brandt, Lutz To Texas Board Of Medical Radiologic Technology

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jennifer Brandt and Melanie “Shannon” Lutz to the Texas Board of Medical Radiologic Technology for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Appointment

Nov 8

Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To Lower Neches Valley Authority Board Of Directors

Governor Abbott has reappointed Kal Kincaid, Clint Mitchell and Bill Voigtman to the Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) Board of Directors for terms set to expire on July 28, 2029.

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Nov 8

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Board Of Acupuncture Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Debbie Weems and reappointed Grant Weidler and Donna Guthery to the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners for terms set to expire January 31, 2029.

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