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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for August
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $267 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of August as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Takes Action To Mitigate Rise In COVID-19 Cases In Texas
New Actions Will Increase Health Care Facility Staffing & Capacity, Expand Antibody Infusion Centers, Increase Vaccine Availability
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan, Senate Finance, House Appropriations Committee Chairs Announce Additional Month Of Funding For Texas Legislature
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senate Finance Committee Chair Jane Nelson, and House Appropriations Chair Dr. Greg Bonnen today announced an additional month of funding for the Texas Legislature ahead of the upcoming special session beginning on August 7.
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.