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Jul 1

Governor Abbott Reappoints Chambers To The Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ruth Chambers of Dallas to the Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee for a term set to expire August 29, 2021.

Jul 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Tarlton-Shannon and Kuebler To Board Of Pilot Commissioners For Galveston County Ports

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Terrilyn Tarlton-Shannon and reappointed Charles “Fritz” Kuebler to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Galveston County Ports for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.

Jun 27

Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster In Rio Grande Valley Following Severe Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today declared a state of disaster in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy Counties following severe flooding that caused widespread property damage to the area.

Jun 21

Governor Abbott To Deploy More Texas National Guard To Address Crisis At Southern Border

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the deployment of 1,000 Texas National Guard troops to assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) with the escalating humanitarian crisis at the southern border.

Jun 17

WEB VIDEO: Texas Celebrates Beer-To-Go Sales

The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video highlighting legislation recently signed that will allow beer-to-go sales throughout Texas and extends the life of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for ten more years.

Jun 15

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Allowing Beer-To-Go Sales In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today signed into law House Bill 1545 (Paddie, Birdwell), which allows beer-to-go sales for craft breweries in the state of Texas.

Jun 14

Governor Abbott Signs Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization Merger Agreement

Governor Greg Abbott today signed the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RGV MPO) re-designation and consolidation agreement at the Texas State Capitol. The Governor was joined by various Rio Grande Valley leaders and stakeholders for the signing including County Commissioners, Mayors, and transportation and mobility leaders.

Jun 14

WEB VIDEO: Prioritizing Disaster Recovery, Ensuring Community Resilience

The Office of Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video highlighting disaster relief and preparedness legislation that was signed yesterday in H