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Governor Abbott Appoints Robertson As The Independent Ombudsman For The Texas Juvenile Justice Department

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed JD Robertson to the Office of Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The Independent Ombudsman is a state agency established for the purpose of...

Governor Abbott Names Ritchey Chair of Texas Juvenile Justice Board

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has named Judge Wes Ritchey presiding officer of the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. Ritchey was appointed to the board in January of 2017. He currently serves as the chair of the Finance and Audit Committee and is a member of the Safety...

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Joins Second Lady Karen Pence For Arts And Military Conference At Fort Hood

AUSTIN—Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott welcomed Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States, to Texas today for the Texas Creative Forces Arts and Military Conference, hosted by the Texas Commission on the Arts. Mrs. Pence and Mrs. Abbott addressed conference...

Governor Abbott Releases Second Report To The People Of Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released his second “Report to the People of Texas,” which highlights the legislative, economic, educational, and public safety achievements over the past year. The year in review offers a look back at the triumphs and...

Governor Abbott Speaks At The Texas Rally For Life

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today spoke at the annual Texas Rally for Life at the State Capitol where thousands in attendance joined in their commitment to protecting the rights of the unborn and advocating for pro-life policies in Texas. In his remarks,...

Governor Abbott Speaks At Department Of Texas Veterans Of Foreign Wars Convention

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Mid-Winter Conference in Austin, Texas. With more than 74,000 members, the Texas VFW serves as a legislative advocacy organization for Texas veterans, in addition...