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Governor Abbott Appoints Landrum To 164th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Landrum as Judge of the 164th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Monitor Weather As Tropical Depression Approaches Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans to remain vigilant and closely monitor weather conditions as Tropical Depression 14 moves into the Gulf.
Governor Abbott Statement On Federal Approval For Lost Wages Assistance Funds
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the federal government approved nearly $1.4 billion in initial funds made available through President Trump’s Lost Wage Assistance Executive Order.
Governor Abbott Statement On Pipeline Explosion In Corpus Christi
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after reports of a pipeline explosion in the Port of Corpus Christi:
Governor Abbott Announces Procurement Of Over 1 Million Devices, WiFi Hotspots Through Operation Connectivity
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Education Agency (TEA), in partnership with Local Education Agencies, has procured more than 1 million personal devices and internet WiFi hotspots as part of the state's Operation Connectivity initiative.
Governor Abbott Directs TWC To Apply For Federal Lost Wage Assistance Funds
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has applied for additional unemployment benefit funding made available through President Trump's Lost Wage Assistance Executive Order.
Governor Abbott Statement On Industrial Fire In Grand Prairie
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the industrial fire in Grand Prairie:
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen Announce Legislative Proposal On Police Funding
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dennis Bonnen today held a press conference in Fort Worth where they announced a legislative proposal to discourage the defunding of law enforcement in Texas.