Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jaime Tijerina as judge of the 93rd Judicial District Court in Hidalgo County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Jaime Tijerina of McAllen is deputy city attorney for the City of Mission. He is a […]
AUSTIN – As the 2018 Texas Democratic Convention prepares to kick off in Fort Worth, Texans For Greg Abbott today unveiled a series of billboards along the route to the convention highlighting Governor Abbott’s record over the past four years. From education to the economy, there is no better time to be a Texan and the billboards showcase this […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as heavy rain and storms continue to impact the Texas coast. The SOC has increased its readiness level from level IV (normal conditions) to level III (increased readiness) beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19. Additionally, Governor Abbott […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Teresa Doggett to the Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. Teresa Doggett of Austin is managing director and CEO of Searchlight Investments and founder and CEO of Waymaker School of Entrepreneurship. She is associated and a member of […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steve Chazen, Ph.D. to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for a term set to expire on August 31, 2023. Steve Chazen, Ph.D. of Bellaire is chairman, president, and CEO of TPG Pace Energy, and previously served as CEO of Occidental Petroleum Company. He is a […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed S. David Deanda, Jr. presiding officer of the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2020. The Regional Mobility Authority is a political subdivision created to finance, acquire, design, construct, operate, maintain, expand or extend transportation projects. S. David Deanda, Jr. of […]
AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a web video highlighting the campaign’s hard work at the 2018 Republican Party Of Texas State Convention in San Antonio. Throughout the 2018 RPT State Convention, Texans For Greg Abbott trained 750 grassroots supporters through various Abbott University sessions. The week concluded in a celebration for Abbott University alumni, where Governor Abbott thanked […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the 2018 Republican Party Of Texas State Convention in San Antonio, Texas. In his speech, Governor Abbott reflected on the progress that Texas has made over the last four years, as well as the successes and challenges that have brought Texans together. The Governor also laid out his plan for the […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Derrick Howard, Alan Trevino, and Stephen Willeford to the Texas Private Security Board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. The board regulates the private security profession in Texas including armed and unarmed security guards, personal protection officers, private investigators, private security consultants, alarm systems installers […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Doug Wallace as judge of the 378th Judicial District Court in Ellis County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Doug Wallace of Waxahachie is a fraud prosecutor for the Texas Department of Insurance. He is […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Carmella Jones to the Board of Pardons and Paroles for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The board makes parole decisions for Texas prison inmates, determines conditions for parole and mandatory supervision, and makes recommendations on clemency matters to the governor. Carmella Jones of Eastland […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert David Martinez, M.D. and Linda Molina to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire on April 13, 2019 and April 13, 2021, respectively. The board regulates the practice of medicine in Texas. Robert David Martinez, M.D. of Mission is the chief medical officer and chief […]
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