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Governor Abbott Appoints Burgess Judge Of The 352nd Judicial District Court

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Josh Burgess as judge of the 352nd Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Josh Burgess of Fort Worth is an assistant...

Governor Abbott Appoints Parker To Seventh Court Of Appeals

USTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Judy Parker to the Seventh Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Judy Parker of Lubbock is judge of the County Court at Law #3 for Lubbock...

Governor Abbott Signs School Finance Reform Legislation

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 21 (HB 21) to create a school finance commission as well as provide immediate funding for public education, historic funding for charter school facilities and new programs for students with special needs....

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Reforming Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders In Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 11 (SB 11) to strengthen patient protections related to Do-Not Resuscitate Orders. This bill closes a loophole in state law that permitted doctors to place Do-Not Resuscitate Orders on patients without their...

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Restricting Municipal Fees For Removal Of Trees On Private Property

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 7 (HB 7) to restrict overaggressive fees municipalities can charge for the removal of trees on private property. This bill also requires municipalities to offer tree planting credits to offset tree removal...

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Extending Maternal Mortality And Morbidity Task Force

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) to extend the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force. The task force studies pregnancy-related deaths in Texas, and will provide invaluable information and insight on how the Texas health...