Office of the Governor Greg Abbott
Recent News About Office of the Governor Greg Abbott
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Abbott: 'Operation Lone Star continues to fill the dangerous gaps created by the Biden administration'
Gov. Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas National Guard continue to work to secure the border, combat smuggling and prevent transnational crime. Operation Lone Star resulted in 401,900 illegal immigrant apprehensions, 32,400 criminal arrests and the seizing of 422 million fentanyl doses, according to a press release.
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Abbott signs heartbeat bill, with ban on abortions after six weeks 'to protect the unborn'
Gov. Greg Abbott on May 19 signed into law the state’s “Heartbeat Bill,” which would ban abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy or once a child’s heartbeat is detected in the mother’s womb.
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Abbott is 'committed to supporting survivors,' declares Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Gov. Greg Abbott made a proclamation declaring April to be Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Texas.
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Several major companies sign letter to Abbott opposing bill targeting competitive energy prices and reliability
The Partnership for Renewable Energy Finance (PREF) recently sent Texas Governor Greg Abbott a letter opposing two bills proposing to ensure stable, competitive energy prices and grid reliability.
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Abbott's executive order prohibits state agencies from requiring 'proof of vaccination'
Gov. Greg Abbott has signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies from requiring residents to receive a COVID-19 shot or providing proof of a vaccination as a condition of receiving government services or entering government spaces.
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From Amarillo Gazette
Governor Abbott Names Chair, Vice Chair And Reappoints 11 To Governor’s Commission for Women
Governor Abbott is charging this commission with developing a strategy and implementation plan to help make Texas the number one state for women-owned businesses and to address the issue of human trafficking.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Mack To Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Hasan Mack (“Mack”) to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a term set to expire on November 15, 2025.
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Governor Abbott Reappoints Norris As Adjutant General of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Major General Tracy Norris as the Adjutant General of Texas.
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From Corpus Christi Sun
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To One-Call Board of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Roberto De Leon and Sandy Galvan and appointed Joe Canales and Sockalingam “Sam” Kannappan to the One-Call Board of Texas for terms set to expire on August 31, 2022.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Miller And Young To Texas Early Learning Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Reagan Miller and Audrey Young to the Texas Early Learning Council for terms at to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Scher To Texas Public Finance Authority
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brendan Scher to the Texas Public Finance Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2025.
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From West Houston News
Governor Abbott Names Wong As Chair And Appoints Tegeler And Garza To Texas State Library And Archives Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bradley “Brad” Tegeler and reappointed David C. Garza to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for terms set to expire on September 28, 2025. Additionally, the Governor appointed Martha D. Wong, Ed.D as chair of the commission.
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From Abilene Times
Governor Abbott Appoints Fifteen To Governor’s Broadband Development Council
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Juli Blanda, Frank Moreno, Lindsey Lee, Marshall Harrison, Marty Lucke, Kirk Petty, Thomas Kim, M.D., William “Bill” Sproull, Saurin Patel, M.D., Greg Pittman, Jennifer K. Harris, Kenny Scudder, Mike Easley, Edward Smith, and Steven Johnson, Ph.D. to the Governor’s Broadband Development Council for terms set to expire on August 31, 2024.
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Governor Abbott Names O’Daniel Chair And Appoints Nichols To State Board Of Criminal Justice
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eric Nichols to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice for a term set to expire February 1, 2021. Additionally, he named Patrick O’Daniel chair of the board. The board provides confinement, supervision, rehabilitation, and reintegration of the state’s convicted felons.
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From San Antonio Corridor News
Governor Abbott Appoints Sixteen To The Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Mary Albin, Dany Anchia, Bruce Brockway, M.D., Roberto Collazo, M.D., Amie Duemer, A. Osama Gaber, M.D., Richard Gibney, M.D., Anne Ishmael, Nichole Jefferson, Tiffany Jones-Smith, Rita Littlefield, Anil T. Mangla, Ph.D., M. Reza “Hamed” Mizani, M.D., Navid Saigal, M.D., Leslie Weisberg, M.D., and Francis Wright, M.D. to the Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force for terms at the pleasure of the Governor.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Cruz To Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Adriana Cruz to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. Additionally, he named her vice chair of the council.
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Governor Abbott Appoints Alanis And Huizar To Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Anali Alanis and Juan Diego “Johnny” Huizar to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021 and February 1, 2023, respectively.
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Governor has DPS troopers patrol downtown Austin as homeless issues rise
Downtown Austin has a homeless problem, and violent crime in the area has increased 18 percent since an ordinance that allowed camping, sitting and lying in public places last June.