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Governor Abbott Sets Emergency Special Election For Texas Senate District 30
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation setting the emergency special election date for Texas Senate District 30 on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
Governor Abbott Holds Briefing, Press Conference On Hurricane Marco And Tropical Storm Laura, Requests Federal Emergency Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Alternate State Operations Center in Austin where he provided an update on the state’s response to Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, both of which are forecast to impact parts of the Texas Coast and East Texas in the coming days.
Governor Abbott Appoints Skinner To 144th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Melisa Skinner as Judge of the 144th Judicial District Court in Bexar County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
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.