Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 16
The National Hurricane Center now reports that Hurricane Harvey was “the most significant tropical cyclone rainfall event in U.S. history, both in scope and peak rainfall amounts, since reliable rainfall records began around the 1880s.” The highest total rainfalls...
Governor Abbott Statement On Arrests Made In TJJD Investigation
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today released a statement following the announcement by the Texas Department of Public Safety that the Texas Rangers made four arrests earlier today in relation to their ongoing investigation into misconduct at the Texas Juvenile Justice...
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To Dental Review Committee
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has appointed Andy Chang, D.D.S. and Joana Allaire to the Dental Review Committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019. He also appointed Reena Kuba, D.D.S., Shahrooz Seifikar, D.D.S., and Brenda Olivarez for terms set to expire on...
Governor Abbott Appoints Robertson As The Independent Ombudsman For The Texas Juvenile Justice Department
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed JD Robertson to the Office of Independent Ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department to a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The Independent Ombudsman is a state agency established for the purpose of...
Governor Abbott Names Ritchey Chair of Texas Juvenile Justice Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has named Judge Wes Ritchey presiding officer of the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. Ritchey was appointed to the board in January of 2017. He currently serves as the chair of the Finance and Audit Committee and is a member of the Safety...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Joins Second Lady Karen Pence For Arts And Military Conference At Fort Hood
AUSTIN—Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott welcomed Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States, to Texas today for the Texas Creative Forces Arts and Military Conference, hosted by the Texas Commission on the Arts. Mrs. Pence and Mrs. Abbott addressed conference...
Governor Abbott Releases Second Report To The People Of Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today released his second “Report to the People of Texas,” which highlights the legislative, economic, educational, and public safety achievements over the past year. The year in review offers a look back at the triumphs and challenges of...
Governor Abbott Speaks At The Texas Rally For Life
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today spoke at the annual Texas Rally for Life at the State Capitol where thousands in attendance joined in their commitment to protecting the rights of the unborn and advocating for pro-life policies in Texas. In his remarks, Governor...
Governor Abbott Speaks At Department Of Texas Veterans Of Foreign Wars Convention
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended the Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Mid-Winter Conference in Austin, Texas. With more than 74,000 members, the Texas VFW serves as a legislative advocacy organization for Texas veterans, in addition to...
New Microloan Program Funded By Goldman Sachs and Rebuild Texas Fund Announced For Small Businesses Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
LiftFund to Oversee $7 Million Initiative Will Help Businesses Recover and Rebuild AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined representatives from Goldman Sachs, LiftFund, and the Rebuild Texas Fund to announce a new $7 million microloan program for small businesses...