Governor Abbott Appoints Martinez And Molina To Texas Medical Board
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...

Governor Abbott Hosts Flag Day Observance Ceremony In San Antonio
- Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a Flag Day Observance Ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, recognizing military veterans and their families for their service to the United States. The ceremony was held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 76 – the oldest Post in Texas...
Governor Abbott Appoints Brown Commissioner Of Workers’ Compensation
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cassie Brown as Commissioner of Workers' Compensation at the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. TDI's Division of Workers' Compensation regulates the workers' compensation...
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Three To Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Professional Counselors
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Steven Hallbauer, Roy Smith, and Carolyn “Janie” Stubblefield to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, the Governor named Steven Douglas...
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...