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....
Texas Department Of Public Safety Officers Association PAC Endorses Governor Greg Abbott For Re-Election
AUSTIN - The Texas Department Of Public Safety Officers Association PAC (DPSOA PAC) today joins several other law enforcement entities in endorsing Governor Abbott for re-election. For over 40 years, DPSOA has advocated for the general welfare of troopers, agents,...
Governor Abbott Congratulates Texas A&M University System On Winning New National Security Contract
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Texas A&M University System, and its partners, for being awarded new management contract for Los Alamos National Laboratory. Headquartered in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory is one of the...
Houston Police Officers Union PAC Endorses Governor Greg Abbott For Four More Years
AUSTIN – In another testament to Governor Greg Abbott’s commitment to Texas’ first responders, the Houston Police Officers Union PAC (HPOU PAC) today endorsed Governor Abbott for re-election. HPOU passionately supports and advocates for legislation that improves the...
Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Board Of Nursing
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Melissa Schat to the Texas Board of Nursing for a term set to expire on January 31, 2019 and appointed Mazie Mathews Jamison and Kimberly “Kim” Wright for terms set to expire on January 31, 2023. Additionally, the Governor...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Matson To Executive Council Of Physical Therapy And Occupational Therapy
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Arthur Roger Matson to the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners for a term set to expire February 1, 2019. The council is charged with protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the...
Governor Abbott Participates In Hurricane Preparedness Briefing With President And Federal Officials
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined President Donald Trump, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, FEMA Administrator Brock Long, Cabinet members and Governors from across the country for a video teleconference briefing on hurricane...