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Governor Abbott Holds Second Texas Safety Commission Meeting In El Paso
Following up on the first Texas Safety Commission meeting, Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the second meeting in El Paso to generate ideas to help the community heal, combat the rise of extremist groups and hateful ideologies, keep guns out of the hands of deranged individuals, and combat domestic terrorism in Texas.
Governor Abbott Releases Report Highlighting Progress On School Safety Initiatives In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today released the Texas School Safety Update report highlighting the progress made to keep students and teachers safe at school.
Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jane Bland to Texas Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jane Bland to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Jeff Brown’s formal resignation.
Governor Abbott Commemorates Hurricane Harvey Anniversary In Fulton, TX
Governor Greg Abbott today commemorated the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Harvey by delivering remarks at the groundbreaking of the new Fulton Pier and ceremonially signing into law Senate Bill 6 (Kolkhorst/Morrison) and House Bill 6 (Morrison/Hunter/Kolkhorst) in Fulton, TX.
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Drought Conditions In South Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for seven counties in South Texas currently experiencing severe drought conditions resulting in an increased threat of wildfire.
Governor Abbott Holds First Texas Safety Commission Meeting On Combating Hate And Extremism In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission in Austin.
Governor Abbott Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing Establishing College Of Medicine At University Of Houston
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed into law House Bill 826 (Zerwas/Huffman), establishing the College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Governor Abbott Names Daniel Chair And Appoints Demerson To Texas Workforce Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Demerson to the Texas Workforce Commission for a term set to expire February 1, 2021. Additionally, the Governor named Bryan Daniel chair.