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Governor Abbott Announces Rifle Resistant Vest Grant Funding On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited the Dallas Police Association to announce that Texas will be providing $23 million in grant funding for rifle-resistant vests to police departments across the state. During the 85th Legislative Session, Governor Abbott...

Governor Abbott Appoints Bauman To Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ellen M. Bauman to the Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The committee works to ensure Texans with disabilities have the opportunity to enjoy full and equal access...

Governor Abbott Statement On The Death Of Rita Clements

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the death of former Texas First Lady and University of Texas System Board of Regents member, Rita Clements: “Cecilia and I are truly saddened to learn of the death of Rita Clements, and...

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Department of Information Resources

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jay Dyer, Christian Alvarado, and Mike Bell to the Department of Information Resources (DIR) for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019, February 1, 2021, and February 1, 2023, respectively. Additionally, the governor named...

Governor Abbott Proclaims January As Human Trafficking Prevention Month

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today proclaimed January 2018 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Texas. In addition to issuing this proclamation, Governor Abbott encouraged all Texans to learn more about the risks and indicators of human trafficking and to do...

Governor Abbott Appoints Villarreal To Texas Facilities Commission

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rigo Villarreal to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The Commission manages state government buildings and handles the sale of surplus property, including property donated to the...