Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 11
AUSTIN - In traveling back to the Texas Gulf Coast this week, I was again reminded of the resilience and optimism of the people of this great state. The generosity of spirit shown by businesses, volunteer organizations and the many men and women working behind the...
Governor Abbott Announces Opening Of New Cognizant Regional Technology And Service Delivery Center
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced Cognizant will open a new regional technology and service delivery center in Irving, Texas, in early 2018. Cognizant is a leading Fortune 500 multinational corporation providing innovative information technology,...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Burciaga To The School Land Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Gilbert “Gil” Burciaga to the School Land Board for a term set to expire on August 29, 2019. The Board sets the dates to open received bids for the sale of surveyed land dedicated to the permanent school fund, for the...
Governor Abbott Joins Kubota To Announce Hurricane Relief Donation
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined officials from Kubota Tractor Corporation, Commissioner John Sharp and local elected leaders in Fulton, Texas to announce a $1 million dollar donation of funds and equipment from Kubota to the Hurricane Harvey relief effort....
Governor Abbott Announces Intent To Appoint Jimmy Blacklock To The Texas Supreme Court
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced his intention to appoint Jimmy Blacklock to the Texas Supreme Court upon Justice Willett’s confirmation to the 5th Circuit. During a press conference today, the Governor also expressed his support for Blacklock’s upcoming...
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Hosts Adoption Month Listening Session
AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today hosted a Listening Session in conjunction with Adoption Month, bringing together stakeholders for an open dialogue on the issues facing the state’s child welfare system. “Providing the support and care that Texas children...
Governor Abbott Reappoints Bayless To State Cemetery Committee
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jim Bayless to the State Cemetery Committee, a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The committee works with the State Preservation Board to adopt rules to manage oversight of the Texas State Cemetery. Jim Bayless of...
Governor Abbott Names Chair And Appoints Nine To State Board Of Dental Examiners
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott has appointed Kimberly Haynes, D.M.D., David H. Yu, D.D.S., and Lois Palermo to the State Board of Dental Examiners for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019. He also appointed David Tillman, D.D.S., Robert McNeill, D.D.S., and Margo Y....
Office Of The Governor Offers Reward In Murder Case Of Texas Border Patrol Agent
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has authorized a reward up to $20,000 through the Texas Crime Stoppers program for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murder of a U.S. Border Patrol agent and the serious injury...
Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey. All Texas counties declared disaster areas will continue to be eligible for assistance as they recover and rebuild after Hurricane Harvey. There...