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Governor Abbott And Vice President Mike Pence Receive Hurricane Recovery Briefing At The FEMA Joint Field Office

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Vice President Mike Pence today received a briefing at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Joint Field Office in Austin, Texas regarding ongoing Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. During the briefing, Governor Abbott...

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Four To Texas Commission On Public School Finance

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Scott Brister, Melissa Martin, Elvira Reyna, and Todd Williams to the Texas Commission on Public School Finance for terms at the pleasure of the Governor. Additionally, the Governor has named Brister chair of the commission....

Governor Abbott Appoints D’Andrea To Public Utility Commission Of Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arthur D’Andrea to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire September 1, 2023. PUC regulates the state’s electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implements respective...

Governor Abbott Files For Reelection; Announces ‘Front Of The Line’ Veteran Policy Proposal

AUSTIN – Today, on Veterans Day, Governor Greg Abbott officially filed for reelection at the American Legion Charles Johnson House in Austin, Texas by submitting over 6,000 signed petitions to Texas Republican Party Chairman Dickey. This marks the first time in the...

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To P-TECH Advisory Council

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Charles “Chuck” Cook, Angela Farley, Jose “Joe” Gomez, and Mike Reeser to the P-TECH Advisory Council for terms at the pleasure of the Governor. The council will make recommendations to the TEA Commissioner regarding the...

Governor Abbott Appoints Birdwell Justice Of The Second Court Of Appeals

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Wade Birdwell as justice of the Second Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Wade Birdwell of Arlington is judge of the 342nd Judicial...