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Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources For Potential Flash Floods
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of anticipated heavy rainfall and flash flooding in East and Southeast Texas this weekend.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Amarillo As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Amarillo 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.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Castroville
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Castroville, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.