Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 18
“Hurricane Harvey was the worst of storms that brought out the very best in people. Six months after the storm’s devastation, we remain grateful for the lives saved, thankful for all who came to our aid, and focused on rebuilding Texas, even stronger than before. No...
Governor Abbott Appoints Whitman As Commissioner Of The Department Of Family And Protective Services
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Henry “Hank” Whitman as the Commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services for a term set to expire on September 1, 2019. Henry “Hank” Whitman of Floresville has served as the Commissioner since April 2016....
Governor Abbott Orders Immediate Action To Ensure Safety Of College Campuses In Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Commissioner Raymund Paredes, calling for immediate action to address and ensure the safety of Texas' college campuses following the recent tragedy at Marjory...
Governor Abbott Appoints Callas And Wesson To Texas Commission Of Licensing And Regulation
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ray Callas, M.D. and Gary Wesson, D.D.S. to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The commission oversees the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ray Callas,...
Texas Building Owners And Managers Association PAC Endorses Governor Greg Abbott For Re-election
AUSTIN - The Texas Building Owners And Managers Association PAC today endorsed Governor Abbott for re-election. Texas BOMA is comprised of six localized chapters throughout Texas that represent the interests of those in the commercial real estate industry. In a...
Governor Abbott Meets With Members Of The Texas Congressional Delegation
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with members of the Texas Congressional Delegation in Washington D.C. to discuss Texas' ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey. A readout of the meeting can be found below. Governor Greg Abbott today thanked the...
Governor Abbott Meets With President Trump And Federal Officials In Washington D.C.
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with a number of federal officials in Washington D.C including President Donald Trump and various cabinet secretaries to discuss a range of issues facing Texas and our nation. During the meetings, the Governor spoke about number...
Governor Abbott Commutes Death Sentence Of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation commuting the death sentence of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker following a unanimous decision by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Thomas Bartlett Whitaker will now serve life in prison without the possibility...
Governor Abbott Names Lake Chair And Appoints Paup To Texas Water Development Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brooke Paup to the Texas Water Development Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor named Peter Lake chairman of the board. The Board provides leadership, planning, financial and...
Governor Abbott Designates Three To Texas Violent Gang Task Force
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has designated Martin “Ringo” Deleon Jr., Faith Johnson, and Brian Martinez to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force for terms to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Task Force forms strategic partnerships among local, state, and...