The Office of the Governor has announced a new appointment to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), effective immediately. Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Commissioner Nancy Painter Paup, with a term to expire Sept. 28, 2027. Additionally, Gov. Abbott reappointed David Iglesias and Martha Wong, Ed.D. for terms set to expire on Sept. 28, 2027. The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is the governing board of the agency with which it shares […]
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Governor to Lift Coronavirus Restrictions; Katy ISD to Continue Following TEA Guidance
By George Slaughter Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Tuesday that will lift coronavirus-compelled social restrictions, with the restrictions to end next Wednesday. Under the order, Texas businesses will be able to operate at 100% with no requirements to practice social distancing or wearing masks. Businesses are able to restrict capacity or adopt other safety protocols at their discretion, however. “With the medical advancements of vaccines and antibody therapeutic drugs, Texas now has the […]
Brig. Gen. Thomas Suelzer appointed Texas Military Department Deputy Adjutant General-Air
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Texas Military Department Director of the Joint Staff , Brig. Gen. Thomas G. Suelzer, to serve as the Deputy Adjutant General-Air for the Texas Military Department. Suelzer will succeed Maj. Gen. Dawn Ferrell in the role, who is retiring. As the Deputy Adjutant General-Air, Suelzer will be responsible for coordinating activities of the Texas Air National Guard and assisting the Adjutant General in the day to day operations of the […]
Gov. Greg Abbott, Cmr. George P. Bush join forces to help Texans Rebound from Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN – As part of the recovery from Hurricane Harvey, Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Land Commissioner George P. Bush will head up the state’s short-term and long-term Hurricane Harvey housing recovery efforts. Commissioner Bush will lead all housing-related recovery efforts, from quick repair of thousands of Texans’ homes that were damaged in the powerful hurricane and rain storms, to the long-term rebuilding to come. “I am confident Land Commissioner Bush is up to […]