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Governor Abbott Appoints Schmidt To Texas Ethics Commission

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Richard Schmidt to the Texas Ethics Commission for a term set to expire on November 19, 2021. Richard Schmidt of Corpus Christi is a consultant and advisor for the Claro Group and an adjunct professor at Texas A&M...

Governor Abbott Unveils Plan To Address School Safety In Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined state and local leaders to unveil his School and Firearm Safety Action Plan. The Governor’s plan contains 40 recommendations and includes proposals that call for increasing law enforcement presence at schools,...

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas’ request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Hurricane Harvey survivors. TSA helps...

PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Abbott Holds Third Roundtable Discussion On Improving School Safety In Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the third roundtable discussion focused on improving the safety and security of Texas schools. Today’s roundtable featured an open discussion between victims, students, families and educators from the Santa Fe,...

PHOTO RELEASE: Governor Abbott Holds Second Roundtable Discussion On Improving School Safety In Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today hosted the second roundtable discussion focused on improving the safety and security of Texas schools. Today’s roundtable featured an open discussion and focused on firearm safety and mental health issues often linked to...