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Governor Abbott Appoints Tucker To The Specialty Courts Advisory Council

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angela Tucker to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The council evaluates applications for grant funding for specialty courts from the Governor’s Office and makes funding...

Governor Abbott Appoints Dush To State Pension Review Board

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marcia Dush to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2019. The board reviews all Texas public retirement systems, both state and local, for actuarial soundness and compliance with state law....

Governor Abbott Reappoints Underwood Presiding Judge Of The Second Administrative Judicial Region

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Olen Underwood as presiding judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Olen Underwood of Willis has served as the presiding judge of the Second...

Governor Abbott Meets With Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Ohmura

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Ohmura and welcomed him to Texas State Capitol. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the importance of the relationship between Texas and Japan and how to further strengthen the...

Governor Abbott Hosts Commission For Women’s Roundtable Discussion

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today hosted a roundtable discussion with members of the Governor’s Commission for Women, seeking their expertise and ideas on how to best support women entrepreneurs in Texas and expand economic opportunity to meet the Governor’s and...

Governor Abbott Authorizes Harris County Emergency Special Election For Flood-Control Projects

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter approving a request by the Harris County Commissioners Court to hold an emergency special election for a bond referendum on Saturday, August 25th. “As you know, I consider responding to matters concerning...