Governor Greg Abbott named Jeff Hildebrand Chair of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Thursday and appointed William “Leslie” Doggett as a commission member. Both appointments are effective Aug. 31, with Doggett’s term set to expire Feb. 1, 2029. “Chairman Aplin has been a devoted steward of our agency and its mission to preserve the wild things and wild places of Texas,” said Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Executive Director David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. “I thank him […]
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Agribusiness Major From Houston Appointed Student Regent
A&M Law School Student also appointed to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Annie Valicek, a senior agribusiness and economics major at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, as the next student regent for The Texas A&M University System. “We are honored to have Ms. Valicek on the Board of Regents for The Texas A&M University System,” said Chancellor John Sharp. “Agribusiness is one for the core focuses for The Texas A&M […]
Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Repeats Call For 4Th Special Session To Protect Jobs & Small Business From Covid-19 Vaccine Mandates
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reiterated his call for a fourth special legislative session to extend protections to Texas workers from COVID-19 requirements mandated by the federal government or public or private employers. Miller is urging the State to use excess COVID-19 federal funding to set up a relief fund for workers and small businesses who become victims of this excessive overreach in a letter sent to Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the past weekend. “On […]
DPS, TMD Address Migrant Surge at Weekly Operation Lone Star Briefing
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas Military Department (TMD) today held a media briefing to provide an update on the operations that were conducted to contain the recent migrant surge in Del Rio near the port of entry as part of the Operation Lone Star (OLS) mission. The briefing was held at DPS’ regional headquarters in Weslaco. “It was critical that Texas law enforcement secure the area around the port of entry […]
Travis County Court Grants Temporary Injunction in Favor of Harris County in Mask Mandate Lawsuit
Today, the Travis County court presiding over Harris County’s mask mandate lawsuit against Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton granted Harris County’s request for a temporary injunction, allowing Harris County to keep in place its mask mandates for schools and County employees. Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee, who represents Harris County in the lawsuit, stated: “This decision is another important win in reining the Governor in and empowering officials to institute measures […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Creation of Broadband Development Office
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today announced his agency will operate a newly created Broadband Development Office (BDO). The BDO will award grants, low-interest loans and other financial incentives to internet service providers who expand access to broadband service in underserved areas. “Easy, secure internet access is increasingly important in our society, and it was essential during the pandemic. So, I am grateful that lawmakers made the expansion of broadband access across Texas a priority through […]
DPS Makes History with Largest Texas Highway Patrol Recruit Graduation
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) commissioned 145 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from its A-2021 recruit class during a graduation ceremony on Friday, July 30. It’s the largest recruit school graduation in DPS history and also one of the most diverse. The keynote speaker at Friday’s graduation was Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. “Texas is exceptional because of the people who call our state home, and it is your fellow Texans that you have […]
Texas House Delivers On Ercot Reform & Public Safety Legislation
This week, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law two major bills to bring significant reforms to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas and the Public Utility Commission. Senate Bill 2 restructures the PUC board to expand the board and implement residential requirements. Senate Bill 3 provides a host of changes that will increase oversight and create new standards for weatherization, as well as penalties for failing to meet those new standards. Read more about the components of SB 3 […]
Abbott Takes Final Step to Ensure Affordable Colorectal Cancer Screenings for Texans
Gov. Abbott Signs Into Law Lifesaving Cancer Screening Legislation Expected to Save Thousands of Lives On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate bill 1028 which will ensure Texans can access affordable preventative colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45. It does this by eliminating cost-sharing for all preventative colorectal cancer screening tests for people 45 and older, even if they are performed as a follow up to a positive less invasive screening. The […]
TPW Commissioner, Game Warden and Wildlife Biologist Recognized by TPW Commission
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission (TPW) recognized a Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioner, a game warden and a wildlife biologist during today’s meeting for their contributions and efforts supporting the agency mission. Jeanne Latimer Received Special Recognition as Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioner Former Texas Parks and Wildlife Commissioner Jeanne W. Latimer received special recognition for her contributions throughout her six-year term. Latimer was appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on November 17, 2015 […]