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Governor Greg Abbott Attends Texas Pastors Roundtable Discussion

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended a roundtable meeting with Texas pastors in Mesquite. The event was hosted by Dr. Terry M. Turner, Head Pastor at Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, who was inspired to bring together multiple leaders from various...

Governor Abbott Appoints Crain To Texas State University System Board of Regents

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Garry Crain to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. Garry Crain of The Hills is self-employed and most recently served as vice president and general manager of...

Governor Abbott Meets With Japanese Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with Japanese Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama at the Texas Governor’s Mansion in Austin. The two leaders engaged in a productive discussion regarding the strong economic and cultural ties between Texas and Japan. A...

Governor Abbott Appoints Tucker To The Specialty Courts Advisory Council

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angela Tucker to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The council evaluates applications for grant funding for specialty courts from the Governor’s Office and makes funding...

Governor Abbott Appoints Dush To State Pension Review Board

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marcia Dush to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2019. The board reviews all Texas public retirement systems, both state and local, for actuarial soundness and compliance with state law....