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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...

Governor Abbott Honors Fallen Texas Peace Officers At 2018 Memorial Ceremony

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined law enforcement officers from across the state for the 2018 Texas Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony to honor fallen Texas peace officers and their families. During the ceremony, the Governor met with, and presented...

WEB VIDEO: These Boots Were Made For Block Walking

AUSTIN – On Saturday, May 5th, Texans for Greg Abbott hosted its spring “These Boots Were Made For Block Walking” event to knock on doors and contact voters throughout Texas in order to elect Republicans up and down the ballot. Over 300 volunteers participated in the...

Governor Abbott Statement On Retirement Of Texas Health And Human Services Executive Commissioner

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Charles Smith announced his retirement as Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. “In his nearly 30 years of service to the State of Texas, Charles has...

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To OneStar National Service Commission

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Charmelle Garrett, Lillian Lucero, and Corey Tabor and reappointed Mary Grace Landrum and James Senegal to the OneStar National Service Commission for terms set to expire on March 15, 2020. The commission serves as the...

Governor Abbott Appoints Brady Presiding Officer Of Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Brady presiding officer of the Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire February 1, 2020. Robert Brady of Denison is former mayor and city council member of Denison and is retired from...