Governor Abbott Appoints Joos And Koerner To Texas Veterans Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kimberlee Joos and Laura Koerner to the Texas Veterans Commission for terms set to expire ON December 31, 2023. The commission serves as the state appointed advocate of Texas veterans as they attempt to secure the benefits...
Governor Abbott Appoints Hays And Skurow To Commission On State Emergency Communications
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Debi Hays and Cathy Skurow to the Commission on State Emergency Communications for terms set to expire on September 1, 2023. The commission is charged with administering the state 9-1-1 service program and the statewide...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses First Annual Texas Women Veterans Day Celebration
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today attended the first annual Texas Women Veterans Day Celebration at the Texas State Capitol. The First Lady joined thousands of Texans in Austin and across the state in honoring the 177,000 women veterans in the Lone Star...
Governor Abbott Announces New Veteran Hiring Incentive For TEF Grant Recipients
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced an additional incentive program for new Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grantees designed to encourage the hiring of military veterans. New grantees, in addition to being eligible for funding on a per job created basis, will...
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Allocates $500 Million For Texas Projects
AUSTIN - The U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers (USACE) has announced more than $509 million in funding for multiple projects in Texas, including flood mitigation and critical work for the Brays and Buffalo Bayous, as well as the Matagorda and Corpus Christi Ship Channels....
Governor Abbott Joins Faith Leaders From Across The Country For The Annual Meeting Of The Southern Baptist Convention
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined faith leaders from across the country for the annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) being held this year in Dallas, Texas. The meeting focuses on church organization, issues facing the church, and ministry...
Governor Abbott Appoints Botkin To Public Utility Commission Of Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shelly Botkin to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire on September 1, 2019. PUC regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities, implements respective...
Texas Wins Sixth Gold Shovel Award For Job Creation And Business Investments
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has been awarded the Gold Shovel Award by Area Development Magazine for new job growth and business investments. This annual award recognizes states that drive job creation and investment through...
Governor Abbott Appoints Alvarado And Suhl To State Commission On Judicial Conduct
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Maricela Alvarado and Amy Suhl to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for terms set to expire November 19, 2023. The commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend for...
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Cardenas And Cobos To Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board Of Directors
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott appointed Valerie Vargas Cardenas and Lori Cobos to the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019 and February 1, 2023, respectively. Additionally, the Governor named William H....