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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Henry “Hank” Whitman as the Commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services for a term set to expire on September 1, 2019. Henry “Hank” Whitman of Floresville has served as the Commissioner since April 2016. He previously served the Texas Department of Public Safety for 22 […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Commissioner Raymund Paredes, calling for immediate action to address and ensure the safety of Texas’ college campuses following the recent tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. In the letter, Governor Abbott outlines a number of steps to […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ray Callas, M.D. and Gary Wesson, D.D.S. to the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. The commission oversees the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ray Callas, M.D. of Beaumont is a physician anesthesiologist and partner for Anesthesia Associates. […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with members of the Texas Congressional Delegation in Washington D.C. to discuss Texas’ ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey. A readout of the meeting can be found below. Governor Greg Abbott today thanked the Texas Congressional Delegation for their work to secure critical funding for the state and […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today met with a number of federal officials in Washington D.C including President Donald Trump and various cabinet secretaries to discuss a range of issues facing Texas and our nation. During the meetings, the Governor spoke about number of different topics such as healthcare reform, infrastructure, trade, Harvey recovery, and […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation commuting the death sentence of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker following a unanimous decision by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Thomas Bartlett Whitaker will now serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. Governor Abbott released the following statement: “As a former trial court judge, Texas Supreme Court […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brooke Paup to the Texas Water Development Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor named Peter Lake chairman of the board. The Board provides leadership, planning, financial and technical assistance for the responsible development of water for the State of Texas. […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has designated Martin “Ringo” Deleon Jr., Faith Johnson, and Brian Martinez to the Texas Violent Gang Task Force for terms to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Task Force forms strategic partnerships among local, state, and federal criminal justice, juvenile justice, and correctional agencies to better enable those […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed James Scott, Shawn Sparrow, and Milton “Brad” Taylor to the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners for terms to expire on August 22, 2019. The Board has exclusive jurisdiction over the pilot services provided in Jefferson or Orange County, including intermediate stops and landing places for […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath ordering immediate action to ensure the safety of children in Texas schools following the tragedy that occurred at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida last week. In the letter, Governor Abbott outlines a number of steps to be taken by state education leaders […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the death of the Reverend Billy Graham, who passed away in his North Carolina home this morning at the age of 99. “The Rev. Billy Graham left an indelible mark on America and the world. His passion to serve God and share His love touched […]