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Governor Abbott Appoints Guiney Judge Of The 232nd Judicial District Court

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kristin Guiney as judge of the 232nd Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Kristin Guiney of Houston is an attorney...

Governor Abbott Announces $30M National Dislocated Worker Grant From The U.S. Department Of Labor For Texans Impacted By Hurricane Harvey

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has been awarded a $30 million National Dislocated Worker Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to provide funding to create temporary jobs for eligible individuals to assist...

Governor Abbott Appoints Mayfield Judge of the 190th Judicial District Court

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Debra Ibarra Mayfield as judge of the 190th Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Her appointment is effective...

Governor Abbott Announces Education Hotline for Parents in Houston and Beaumont TX

AUSTIN –Governor Greg Abbott today announced the expansion of a telephone hotline by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for parents in the Beaumont and Houston areas to receive information regarding public education for students affected by Hurricane Harvey....

Governor Abbott Appoints Caughey to First Court of Appeals

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jennifer Caughey to the First Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Jennifer Caughey of Houston is of counsel at Smyser, Kaplan &...

Governor Abbott Announces Rebuild Texas Website for Communities

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch by the Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas of www.RebuildTexas.Today, a real-time information resource for local officials in the communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The website will provide...