Governor Abbott Appoints Three To University Of Houston System Board Of Regents
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Doug Brooks, Joe Gutierrez, and Jack Moore to the University of Houston System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on August 31, 2023. Doug Brooks of Plano is the former chairman, CEO, and president of Brinker...
Governor Abbott Appoints 12 To Governor’s Commission For Women
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Estela Avery, Tina Yturria Buford, Starr Corbin, Karen Harris, Amy Henderson, Karen Manning, Imelda Navarro, Rienke Radler, Jinous Rouhani, Catherine Susser, and Laura Koenig Young, and appointed Nathali Parker to the...
Governor Abbott Meets With Taoiseach Prime Minister of Ireland Leo Varadkar
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today hosted Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) Leo Varadkar at the Texas Governor's Mansion to discuss the growing relations between Texas and Ireland. During their meeting, the two leaders discussed strengthening economic ties...
Governor Abbott Names Chair, Vice Chair And Appoints Three To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael J. Plank, Donna N. Williams, and Welcome Wilson, Jr. to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for terms set to expire on August 31, 2023. Additionally, the Governor has named Stuart W. Stedman as chairman and...
Governor Abbott Meets With Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today met with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon in Austin, Texas. Governor Abbott and Administrator McMahon discussed the important role small businesses play in Texas, and how instrumental the Small...
Governor Abbott Accepts Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup Award
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined business leaders from across the state at the Texas Governor's Mansion to accept Site Selection Magazine’s 2017 Governor's Cup, an annual award that recognizes the top-performing states for business and job creation. The2017...
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Meets With Local Officials And Business Leaders In The Rio Grande Valley
AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited the Rio Grande Valley where she made stops in Harlingen and Raymondville to speak with local elected officials and business leaders. First Lady Cecilia Abbott keynoted the annual Mayor's Prayer breakfast in...
Governor Abbott Appoints Brown Presiding Judge Of The Eleventh Administrative Judicial Region
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Susan Brown as presiding judge of the Eleventh Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Susan Brown of Houston is judge of the 185th Judicial District Court and an...
Career Colleges And Schools Of Texas PAC Endorses Governor Greg Abbott For Re-election
AUSTIN - The Career Colleges And Schools Of Texas PAC (CCST PAC) today announced their support of Governor Greg Abbott for re-election. CCST represents over 200 colleges and schools that provide occupational curriculum and advocate for the legislative support that...
Governor Abbott Nominated As Republican Party Gubernatorial Candidate
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement upon becoming the Republican nominee in the gubernatorial election. Additionally, Texans for Greg Abbott released a video following the Governor’s victory this evening. “I want to thank all the voters and...