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Governor Abbott Reappoints Underwood Presiding Judge Of The Second Administrative Judicial Region

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Olen Underwood as presiding judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Olen Underwood of Willis has served as the presiding judge of the Second...

Governor Abbott Meets With Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Ohmura

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Ohmura and welcomed him to Texas State Capitol. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the importance of the relationship between Texas and Japan and how to further strengthen the...

Governor Abbott Hosts Commission For Women’s Roundtable Discussion

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today hosted a roundtable discussion with members of the Governor’s Commission for Women, seeking their expertise and ideas on how to best support women entrepreneurs in Texas and expand economic opportunity to meet the Governor’s and...

Governor Abbott Authorizes Harris County Emergency Special Election For Flood-Control Projects

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter approving a request by the Harris County Commissioners Court to hold an emergency special election for a bond referendum on Saturday, August 25th. “As you know, I consider responding to matters concerning...

Governor Abbott Honors Fallen Texas Peace Officers At 2018 Memorial Ceremony

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined law enforcement officers from across the state for the 2018 Texas Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen Texas peace officers and their families. During the ceremony, the Governor met with, and presented...