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October 11, 2017

Governor Abbott Meets With Local Officials In Hurricane Affected Cities

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited five Harvey-affected cities in Southeast Texas. This trip was the third of a three-day, 16-city tour of Hurricane impacted areas of Texas. Also joining the Governor on his visits today was Commission to Rebuild Texas Commissioner John Sharp. While traveling to these communities, Governor Abbott spoke with Mayors, Legislators, County Judges, and other officials to ensure they are getting all the […]

October 11, 2017

Learn How Small Businesses Can Thrive In RGV At Governor’s Forum

This Op-Ed originally appeared in The Monitor on October 11, 2017. Small businesses are big in Texas. More than nine in 10 businesses in Texas are small businesses, and they employ nearly half of all private-sector employees. Men and women willing to take a risk, to dig deep into their own pockets and stake their […]

October 10, 2017

Governor Abbott Meets With Local Officials In Hurricane Affected Cities

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today continued his tour of Harvey affected cities, traveling to five impacted communities along the Texas coast. During his visit, the Governor, along with Commission to Rebuild Texas Commissioner John Sharp, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Commissioner George P. Bush met with local leaders in these areas including Mayors, Legislators, […]

October 10, 2017

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Commission On Fire Protection

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mike Jones and appointed Bob D. Morgan, Mala Sharma, and J.P. Steelman to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The Commission develops and enforces statewide fire service standards and provides education and assistance to the industry. Mike Jones of […]

October 9, 2017

Governor Abbott Meets With Local Officials In Hurricane Affected Cities

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited six Texas cities in the Coastal Bend region that have been affected by Hurricane Harvey. During his visit, the Governor, accompanied by Commission to Rebuild Texas Commissioner John Sharp, met with Mayors, Legislators, County Judges, and other local officials in these impacted communities. During their meetings, the Governor and Commissioner Sharp discussed the ongoing recovery efforts and their continued commitment to helping these […]

October 6, 2017

Gov. Abbott Aims To ‘Make Texas The No. 1 State For Women-Owned Businesses’

This Op-Ed originally appeared in the Houston Business Journal on October 6, 2017. Women investing in themselves represent one of the greatest potentials for job growth, and my goal as governor is to make Texas the No. 1 state for women-owned businesses. The nearly 1 million women business owners in Texas lead the nation for […]

October 6, 2017

Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 4

AUSTIN – Day in and day out as our fellow Texans work to rebuild after Hurricane Harvey’s devastation, we are reminded that our lives are not measured by how we are challenged but by how we respond to those challenges. In our classrooms and communities, we are seeing challenges conquered through incredible teamwork. I appreciate […]

October 5, 2017

Governor Abbott Appoints Workman To Southwestern States Water Commission

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed State Representative Paul Workman to the Southwestern States Water Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The Commission works with neighboring states identifying and developing sources and methods of augmenting water supplies on a regional basis after existing water supplies are fully committed. Representative […]

October 5, 2017

Governor Abbott Appoints Sudderth As Chief Justice Of Second Court Of Appeals

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bonnie Sudderth as Chief Justice of the Second Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Bonnie Sudderth of Fort Worth has served on the Second Court of Appeals since January 2015, and previously […]

October 4, 2017

Governor Abbott Appoints Cummings To Cancer Prevention And Research Institute Of Texas Oversight Committee

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed David Cummings, M.D. to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The committee is the governing body of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. David Cummings, M.D. of San Angelo is a cancer physician at […]

October 4, 2017

Governor Abbott Appoints Draksharam And McGill To State Commission On Judicial Conduct

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sujeeth Draksharam and Darrick McGill to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for terms set to expire November 19, 2021. The commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend for retirement, censure, suspension or removal of a judge from office. Sujeeth Draksharam of Sugar Land […]

October 3, 2017

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To State Board Of Veterinary Medical Examiners

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has appointed Michael White, D.V.M. to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners for a term to expire August 26, 2019. He also appointed Samantha Mixon, D.V.M., Randall Skaggs, D.V.M., and Carlos Chacon for terms set to expire August 26, 2023. The mission of the Board is to establish and enforce […]

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