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AUSTIN – CNBC today announced that Texas has been named America’s top state for business in 2018. CNBC unveiled Texas as the top state for business during their live broadcast from Enchanted Rock, and Governor Greg Abbott joined the program on location to discuss the announcement immediately after. The number one ranking was determined by CNBC […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Rossy Fariña-Strauss to the State Pension Review Board for a term set to expire on January 31, 2023. The board reviews all Texas public retirement systems, both state and local, for actuarial soundness and compliance with state law. Rossy Fariña-Strauss of Austin is retired as an architecture project […]

AUSTIN – President Donald Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today granted Governor Greg Abbott’s federal disaster request for Individual Assistance for Cameron and Hidalgo Counties following recent severe weather and flooding. The Governor requested this assistance following his visit to the Emergency Operations Center in Edinburg, Texas where he received a briefing from local officials on the flooding […]

AUSTIN – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) today announced nearly $5 billion in funding for disaster recovery projects in Texas. This funding will go towards critical flood mitigation projects, including a number of high-priority projects identified by Governor Abbott and local leaders in Texas. In addition to the nearly $5 billion for infrastructure projects, […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing November 6, 2018, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 52 seat recently vacated by Representative Larry Gonzales. Candidates who wish to have their names placed on the special election ballot must file their applications with the Secretary of State […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott appointed Felicia Fruia-Edge and Ardis Reed to the Texas Diabetes Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor reappointed John Griffin for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The council addresses issues affecting people with diabetes in Texas, and advises the Texas […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cliff McCauley and reappointed Will Lucas and Vince E. Puente, Sr. to the Finance Commission of Texas for terms set to expire on February 1, 2024. The commission is the governing body of the state banking, savings and loan, and consumer credit agencies. Cliff McCauley of San Antonio […]

AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the Great Futures Luncheon in Lake Jackson, Texas where she joined local leaders and community members in recognizing the Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County for providing a safe place for children to learn and thrive. The First Lady also spoke about the role that the […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ty Sheehan and Bill Thompson, O.D. and reappointed Mario Gutierrez, O.D. to the Texas Optometry Board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named Gutierrez presiding officer of the board. The board oversees licensing and regulation of optometrists in Texas. Ty Sheehan of […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kimberly Fitzpatrick as judge of the 342nd Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Kimberly Fitzpatrick of Dalworthington Gardens is a partner with Harris Cook, L.L.P., and recently finished her […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Paul LePak as judge of the 264th Judicial District Court in Bell County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Paul LePak of Temple is an attorney in private practice. He is a member of the […]