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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alvin New to the Texas Transportation Commission for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. The Commission governs the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and is responsible for policymaking regarding the state’s highway system, developing a statewide transportation plan, assisting the development of public transportation and […]

“The $90 billion disaster relief funding legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President marks another crucial step forward as Texans continue to recover and rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, and I thank the Texas delegation and leaders in Congress for taking action to pass this critical recovery package. While Texans will […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey. This proclamation will ensure that all Texas counties declared disaster areas will continue to be eligible for assistance as they recover and rebuild after Hurricane Harvey. There are currently 60 counties included in the state disaster […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing May 5, 2018 as the special election date to fill the House District 13 seat recently vacated by Representative Leighton Schubert. The early voting period for the special election will be begin April 23, 2018.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Ron Hood and appointed Jack Taylor to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement for terms set to expire on August 30, 2023. The Commission establishes and enforces standards to ensure that the people of Texas are served by highly trained and ethical law enforcement, corrections, and telecommunications personnel. […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed John Hatchel and appointed Charles “Pat” McDonald and Tiffany Tremont to the Texas State Technical College (TSTC) System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023. John Hatchel of Woodway retired after serving 33 years in municipal administration in various cities in Texas. He […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Alfonso Charles as presiding judge of the Tenth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Alfonso Charles of Longview is judge of the 124th Judicial District Court in Gregg County. He is board certified in Criminal Law by the […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited Briarhill Middle School where he joined students and local leaders for the NASA In-Flight Education Downlink. The event allowed students to connect with astronauts aboard the International Space Station for a question and answer session and demonstrations of science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts. During the event, the Governor […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined local leaders in Rockport and Houston, Texas to announce the availability of new funding for hazard mitigation projects along the Gulf Coast following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. This allocation of funding from FEMA will provide an estimated $1 billion for hazard and flood mitigation projects designed to both help Texas […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Joe Evans and Eddie Patton, M.D. to the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders for terms set to expire on August 31, 2021. Additionally, the Governor named Rita Hortenstine chairman of the council. The council facilitates the coordination of state services for victims of Alzheimer’s disease […]