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Governor Abbott Appoints Bender As District Attorney For 506th Judicial District

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Andria Bender as District Attorney for the 506th Judicial District in Grimes County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Andria Bender of Richards is an...

Governor Abbott Attends Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber Of Commerce Luncheon

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (GDAACC) luncheon for the “Diversity Beyond Boundaries” awards to recognize and celebrate successful companies in the DFW area. During his visit the...

Everyone benefits when Texas businesses hire veterans

The following op-ed originally appeared in the Victoria Advocate on October 26, 2017. As Texans and as Americans, we owe our respect and enduring gratitude to the men and women who have served in our U.S. Armed Forces, and to those who stand ever ready both here and...

Governor Abbott Announces $4.6 Million Supplemental Grant For Texas Child Advocacy Centers

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced today that his Criminal Justice Division has awarded a supplemental grant of $4.6 million to Child Advocacy Centers of Texas. This grant is in addition to a current grant of $56.3 million awarded to the organization in...

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Technical College System Board of Regents

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tony Abad, Curtis Cleveland, and Alejandro “Alex” Meade, III to the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on August 31, 2021. Tony Abad of Waco is a mechanical design engineer...

Governor Abbott Appoints Contreras Judge Of The 187th Judicial District Court

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joey Contreras as judge of the 187th Judicial District Court in Bexar County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Joey Contreras of San Antonio is an...