Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Teacher Retirement System Of Texas Board Of Trustees

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jarvis V. Hollingsworth, James “Dick” Nance, and Nanette Sissney to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees for terms set to expire August 31, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named Hollingsworth chair of...

Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has reappointed Brigettee Henderson and Ken Schaefer to the Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) Board of Regents for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2019, respectively. In addition, the governor has appointed...

Governor Abbott And Vice President Mike Pence Receive Hurricane Recovery Briefing At The FEMA Joint Field Office

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Vice President Mike Pence today received a briefing at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Joint Field Office in Austin, Texas regarding ongoing Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts. During the briefing, Governor Abbott...

Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Four To Texas Commission On Public School Finance

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Scott Brister, Melissa Martin, Elvira Reyna, and Todd Williams to the Texas Commission on Public School Finance for terms at the pleasure of the Governor. Additionally, the Governor has named Brister chair of the commission....

Governor Abbott Appoints D’Andrea To Public Utility Commission Of Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arthur D’Andrea to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire September 1, 2023. PUC regulates the state’s electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implements respective...

Governor Abbott Files For Reelection; Announces ‘Front Of The Line’ Veteran Policy Proposal

AUSTIN – Today, on Veterans Day, Governor Greg Abbott officially filed for reelection at the American Legion Charles Johnson House in Austin, Texas by submitting over 6,000 signed petitions to Texas Republican Party Chairman Dickey. This marks the first time in the...