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Governor Abbott Appoints Starritt-Burnett To 169th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cari Starritt-Burnett as Judge of the 169th Judicial District Court in Bell County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Governor Abbott Appoints Smith to Tenth Court of Appeals

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steve Smith to the Tenth Court of Appeals for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 10

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, August 31, 2021 as the special election date for the Texas State House of Representatives District 10 seat recently vacated by Representative Jake Ellzey.

Governor Abbott Appoints Glotfelty to Public Utility Commission of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jimmy Glotfelty to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire September 1, 2025. The PUC regulates the state's electric, water, wastewater, and telecommunications utility industries, implements respective legislation, and offers customer assistance in resolving consumer complaints.

Governor Abbott Appoints Aplin to ERCOT Board Selection Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arch “Beaver” Aplin to the ERCOT Board Selection Committee for a term at the pleasure of the Governor.

Governor Abbott Directs DFPS To Determine If Genital Mutilation Through Reassignment Surgery Constitutes Child Abuse

Governor Abbott today sent a letter directing the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) to issue a determination of whether genital mutilation of a child for purposes of gender transitioning through reassignment surgery constitutes as child abuse.

Governor Abbott Releases Tax-Free Weekend PSA Encouraging Texans To Stock Up On School Supplies, Get COVID-19 Vaccine Ahead Of School Year

Governor Greg Abbott today released a public service announcement (PSA) to kick off Tax-Free Weekend in the Lone Star State, encouraging Texans to stock up on school supplies and get their COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the new school year.

Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Community Workshop In Smithville

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Smithville, and the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce will co-host a Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, August 10.