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Governor Abbott Appoints Callas And Wesson To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ray Callas, M.D. and Gary Wesson, D.D.S. to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The commission oversees the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ray Callas,...

Governor Abbott Meets With Members Of The Texas Congressional Delegation

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with members of the Texas Congressional Delegation in Washington D.C. to discuss Texas’ ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey. A readout of the meeting can be found below. Governor Greg Abbott today...

Governor Abbott Meets With President Trump And Federal Officials In Washington D.C.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with a number of federal officials in Washington D.C including President Donald Trump and various cabinet secretaries to discuss a range of issues facing Texas and our nation. During the meetings, the Governor spoke about...

Governor Abbott Commutes Death Sentence Of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation commuting the death sentence of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker following a unanimous decision by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Thomas Bartlett Whitaker will now serve life in prison without the...

Governor Abbott Names Lake Chair And Appoints Paup To Texas Water Development Board

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brooke Paup to the Texas Water Development Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor named Peter Lake chairman of the board. The Board provides leadership, planning, financial and...

Governor Abbott Designates Three To Texas Violent Gang Task Force

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has designated Martin “Ringo” Deleon Jr., Faith Johnson, and Brian Martinez to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force for terms to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Task Force forms strategic partnerships among local, state, and...