Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cliff McCauley and reappointed Will Lucas and Vince E. Puente, Sr. to the Finance Commission of Texas for terms set to expire on February 1, 2024. The commission is the governing body of the state banking, savings and loan, and consumer credit agencies. Cliff McCauley of San Antonio […]
AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the Great Futures Luncheon in Lake Jackson, Texas where she joined local leaders and community members in recognizing the Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County for providing a safe place for children to learn and thrive. The First Lady also spoke about the role that the […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ty Sheehan and Bill Thompson, O.D. and reappointed Mario Gutierrez, O.D. to the Texas Optometry Board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named Gutierrez presiding officer of the board. The board oversees licensing and regulation of optometrists in Texas. Ty Sheehan of […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kimberly Fitzpatrick as judge of the 342nd Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Kimberly Fitzpatrick of Dalworthington Gardens is a partner with Harris Cook, L.L.P., and recently finished her […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined local officials and emergency response personnel at the Emergency Operations Center in Edinburg, Texas to receive a briefing, and provide an update, on the ongoing response to recent severe weather and flooding in the Rio Grande Valley. Following the briefing from local officials, the Governor signed an official […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Paul LePak as judge of the 264th Judicial District Court in Bell County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Paul LePak of Temple is an attorney in private practice. He is a member of the […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 13 workforce training and job placement programs across the state. This second round of 2018 Texas Talent Connection competitive grant awards, administered by the Texas Workforce Investment Council in the Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism division, supports education and workforce training […]
“As Hurricane Harvey recovery continues and heavy rains and flooding hit portions of the state this week, now is the time to prepare for potential storms ahead this hurricane season. The State is actively readying resources and communication and response strategies to help protect families and property in the event of another hurricane. Because you […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Erin Lunceford to the Board for Lease of Texas Department of Criminal Justice Lands for a term set to expire on September 1, 2019. Erin Lunceford of Houston is counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright USA LLP. She previously served as Judge of the 61st Judicial District Court in […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David C. Garza and reappointed Lynwood Givens, Ph.D. to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for terms set to expire September 28, 2019 and September 28, 2021, respectively. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Arthur Mann and Darryl Tocker for terms set to expire on September 28, 2023. […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for six Texas counties impacted by severe weather and flooding. Prior to today’s disaster declaration, Governor Abbott authorized the use of all available resources of state government and of political subdivisions to aid in response efforts. “As severe weather and flooding continue to impact parts of […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Nancy Yeary, Tom Kelley and Laura Figueroa and reappointed Raymond “Ray” Gill and Stephen “Steve” Cooper to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) Board of Directors for terms to expire on February 1, 2023. Nancy Yeary of Burnet County is an educational consultant with Learning Keys, in addition to operating […]
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