Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Memory Of Those Who Lost Their Lives At Santa Fe High School
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today ordered Texas flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff in memory of those who lost their lives in the school shooting at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas today. Flags should remain at half-staff through sunset on...
Texas Forestry Association’s FORPAC Endorses Governor Abbott For Four More Years
AUSTIN - The Texas Forestry Association's FORPAC today endorsed Governor Greg Abbott for re-election. With over 3,000 members statewide, the Texas Forestry Association represents the men and women of the industry and advocates for responsibility and innovation within...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Cowen To Texas Historical Records Advisory Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Malinda L. Cowen to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The board is responsible for safeguarding significant resources and providing information services that inspire...
Governor Greg Abbott Attends Texas Pastors Roundtable Discussion
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended a roundtable meeting with Texas pastors in Mesquite. The event was hosted by Dr. Terry M. Turner, Head Pastor at Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church, who was inspired to bring together multiple leaders from various...
Governor Abbott Appoints Crain To Texas State University System Board of Regents
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Garry Crain to the Texas State University System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. Garry Crain of The Hills is self-employed and most recently served as vice president and general manager of...
Governor Abbott Meets With Japanese Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with Japanese Ambassador Shinsuke Sugiyama at the Texas Governor's Mansion in Austin. The two leaders engaged in a productive discussion regarding the strong economic and cultural ties between Texas and Japan. A readout of...
Governor Abbott Appoints Tucker To The Specialty Courts Advisory Council
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Angela Tucker to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The council evaluates applications for grant funding for specialty courts from the Governor’s Office and makes funding...
Governor Abbott Appoints Dush To State Pension Review Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Marcia Dush to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2019. The board reviews all Texas public retirement systems, both state and local, for actuarial soundness and compliance with state law....
Governor Abbott Reappoints Underwood Presiding Judge Of The Second Administrative Judicial Region
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Olen Underwood as presiding judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Olen Underwood of Willis has served as the presiding judge of the Second...
Governor Abbott Meets With Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Ohmura
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with Aichi Prefecture Governor Hideaki Ohmura and welcomed him to Texas State Capitol. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed the importance of the relationship between Texas and Japan and how to further strengthen the...