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Governor Abbott Appoints Three To The Upper Guadalupe River Authority

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott reappointed D. Michael “Mike” Hughes and William R. “Bill” Rector, M.D., and appointed Margaret B. “Maggie” Snow to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The river authority is responsible for...

Governor Abbott Announces Full Compliance With School Safety Directives

$853,000 Grant For Texas School Safety Center Awarded AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that all Texas school districts and public junior college districts are in compliance with recent state required safety and security audits. These audits were...

Governor Abbott Appoints Gravley To North Texas Tollway Authority Board Of Directors

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lynn Gravley to the North Texas Tollway Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire August 31, 2019. Lynn Gravley of Gunter is president and CEO of NT Logistics, Inc. He is a member of the University of North Texas...

Governor Abbott Celebrates The 70th Anniversary Of The State Of Israel

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended and spoke at a celebration for the State of Israel’s 70th Independence Day, hosted by the Israeli Consulate in Houston. Joining Governor Abbott in celebrating this special occasion were the Consulate General of Israel...

Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush: “Barbara Bush dedicated her life to helping others. As only the second woman in history to be both the wife and mother of U.S. presidents,...

Governor Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas’ request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Hurricane Harvey survivors. TSA helps displaced individuals...