AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dianne Hefley and Kristin Tips to the Texas Funeral Service Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The commission establishes standards to license funeral directors and embalmers, examines applicants and...
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today made a friendly wager with California Governor Jerry Brown on the outcome of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers, which begins tonight. For his wager, Governor Abbott is offering a six-pack of...
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brock Smith as judge of the 271st Judicial District Court in Jack and Wise Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Brock Smith of Decatur is an...
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Awards, and Governor Greg Abbott hosted a reception at the Governor’s Mansion last night honoring the eleven winners of the 2017 Governor’s Volunteer Awards. In their 34th year,...
DALLAS – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Texas Federation of Republican Women (TFRW) 2017 Convention in Dallas, Texas. During the convention, the Governor spoke about the important role of Republican women in the political sphere, as well as the impact...
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation renewing the disaster declaration for 60 Texas Counties impacted by Hurricane Harvey. This renewal includes all counties included in the Governor’s previous disaster declaration. Texas will continue to renew...
