Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 7
AUSTIN - This week we had opportunities to shine a light on some extraordinary Texans who selflessly answered the call to serve their neighbors. Among the five Americans recognized at the “Deep From the Heart: The One America Appeal” concert with a Point of Light...
Governor Abbott Appoints Bender As District Attorney For 506th Judicial District
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Andria Bender as District Attorney for the 506th Judicial District in Grimes County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Andria Bender of Richards is an...
Governor Abbott Attends Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber Of Commerce Luncheon
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Greater Dallas Asian American Chamber of Commerce (GDAACC) luncheon for the "Diversity Beyond Boundaries" awards to recognize and celebrate successful companies in the DFW area. During his visit the Governor spoke of...
Everyone benefits when Texas businesses hire veterans
The following op-ed originally appeared in the Victoria Advocate on October 26, 2017. As Texans and as Americans, we owe our respect and enduring gratitude to the men and women who have served in our U.S. Armed Forces, and to those who stand ever ready both here and...
Governor Abbott Announces $4.6 Million Supplemental Grant For Texas Child Advocacy Centers
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott announced today that his Criminal Justice Division has awarded a supplemental grant of $4.6 million to Child Advocacy Centers of Texas. This grant is in addition to a current grant of $56.3 million awarded to the organization in October...
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Technical College System Board of Regents
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tony Abad, Curtis Cleveland, and Alejandro “Alex” Meade, III to the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on August 31, 2021. Tony Abad of Waco is a mechanical design engineer...
Governor Abbott Appoints Contreras Judge Of The 187th Judicial District Court
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joey Contreras as judge of the 187th Judicial District Court in Bexar County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Joey Contreras of San Antonio is an...
Governor Abbott Appoints Hefley And Tips To Texas Funeral Service Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dianne Hefley and Kristin Tips to the Texas Funeral Service Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The commission establishes standards to license funeral directors and embalmers, examines applicants and...
Governor Abbott Bets On Astros In Friendly Wager With California Governor Jerry Brown
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today made a friendly wager with California Governor Jerry Brown on the outcome of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers, which begins tonight. For his wager, Governor Abbott is offering a six-pack of...
Governor Abbott Appoints Smith Judge Of The 271st Judicial District Court
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brock Smith as judge of the 271st Judicial District Court in Jack and Wise Counties for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Brock Smith of Decatur is an...