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Governor Abbott Set To Host Series Of Roundtable Events To Discuss School Safety

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced he will host a series of roundtable sessions, beginning tomorrow, to generate solutions that improve safety and security at Texas schools and in our communities. The roundtables will include voices from across Texas,...

Governor Abbott Calls For Moment Of Silence To Honor Victims Of Santa Fe High School Shooting

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statewide call for Texans to take part in a moment of silence at 10:00 AM C.T. tomorrow, May 21, 2018, to honor the memory of the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting. “The act of evil that occurred in...

Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Memory Of Those Who Lost Their Lives At Santa Fe High School

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives in the school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas today. Flags should remain at half-staff through sunset...

Governor Abbott Reappoints Cowen To Texas Historical Records Advisory Board

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Malinda L. Cowen to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The board is responsible for safeguarding significant resources and providing information services that inspire...

Governor Greg Abbott Attends Texas Pastors Roundtable Discussion

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended a roundtable meeting with Texas pastors in Mesquite. The event was hosted by Dr. Terry M. Turner, Head Pastor at Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, who was inspired to bring together multiple leaders from various...

Governor Abbott Appoints Crain To Texas State University System Board of Regents

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Garry Crain to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. Garry Crain of The Hills is self-employed and most recently served as vice president and general manager of...