Governor Abbott Releases Statement On Wildfire In Bastrop County
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the wildfires in Bastrop County. Evacuations have been ordered in certain areas and the Texas Department of Emergency Management is coordinating with local officials to offer any and all assistance in the...
Governor Abbott Statement On Deadly Terror Attack In Barcelona
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the deadly terror attack in Barcelona. “Our hearts go out to the people of Spain during this incredibly difficult time,” said Governor Abbott. “With so much turmoil throughout the world, it is more important...
Governor Abbott Appoints Harle Presiding Judge Of The Fourth Administrative Judicial Region
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sid Harle as presiding judge of the Fourth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Sid Harle of San Antonio is judge of the 226th Judicial District Court in Bexar...
Governor Abbott Appoints Burgess Judge Of The 352nd Judicial District Court
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Josh Burgess as judge of the 352nd Judicial District Court in Tarrant County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Josh Burgess of Fort Worth is an assistant...
Governor Abbott Appoints Parker To Seventh Court Of Appeals
USTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Judy Parker to the Seventh Court of Appeals for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Judy Parker of Lubbock is judge of the County Court at Law #3 for Lubbock...
Governor Abbott Signs School Finance Reform Legislation
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 21 (HB 21) to create a school finance commission as well as provide immediate funding for public education, historic funding for charter school facilities and new programs for students with special needs. This bill...
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Reforming Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders In Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 11 (SB 11) to strengthen patient protections related to Do-Not Resuscitate Orders. This bill closes a loophole in state law that permitted doctors to place Do-Not Resuscitate Orders on patients without their...
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Restricting Municipal Fees For Removal Of Trees On Private Property
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 7 (HB 7) to restrict overaggressive fees municipalities can charge for the removal of trees on private property. This bill also requires municipalities to offer tree planting credits to offset tree removal fees....
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Extending Maternal Mortality And Morbidity Task Force
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) to extend the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force. The task force studies pregnancy-related deaths in Texas, and will provide invaluable information and insight on how the Texas health care...
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation To Strengthen Abortion Reporting Requirements
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 215 (HB 215) to strengthen abortion reporting requirements, specifically relating to minors. This bill requires that doctors who perform abortions on minors document and report additional information, including how...