Jordan Root, Author at Greg Abbott

Governor Abbott Appoints Fariña-Strauss To State Pension Review Board

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rossy Fariña-Strauss to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The board reviews all Texas public retirement systems, both state and local, for actuarial soundness and compliance with...

Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties Following Severe Weather And Flooding In The Rio Grande Valley

AUSTIN – President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today granted Governor Greg Abbott’s federal disaster request for Individual Assistance for Cameron and Hidalgo Counties following recent severe weather and flooding. The...

U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Announces Nearly $5 Billion For Disaster Recovery Projects In Texas

AUSTIN – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today announced nearly $5 billion in funding for disaster recovery projects in Texas. This funding will go towards critical flood mitigation projects, including a number of high-priority projects identified by...

Governor Greg Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 52

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing November 6, 2018, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 52 seat recently vacated by Representative Larry Gonzales. Candidates who wish to have their...

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Diabetes Council

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott appointed Felicia Fruia-Edge and Ardis Reed to the Texas Diabetes Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor reappointed John Griffin for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The council addresses...