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Operation Lone Star Takes Historic Action Throughout 2022
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to take historic action in 2022 under Operation Lone Star to secure the border and stop cartels and criminals from smuggling deadly drugs, weapons, and people into Texas. -
Governor Abbott, TJJD Announce Over $295,000 Grant To Uvalde County Juvenile Probation Department
Governor Abbott, TJJD Announce Over $295,000 Grant To Uvalde County Juvenile Probation Department. -
Governor Abbott Increases Reward For Criminal Stash House Reporting
Governor Abbott Increases Reward For Criminal Stash House Reporting. -
Governor Abbott Pardons Joseph Edward Braithwaite
Governor Abbott Pardons Joseph Edward Braithwaite. -
Governor Abbott Pardons Joe Bob Wilcoxson
Governor Abbott Pardons Joe Bob Wilcoxson. -
Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee sends demand for documents to the Texas Secretary of State’s Office regarding its “audit” of the 2020 election
HOUSTON – Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee sent the Office of the Texas Secretary of State a demand for documents under the Texas Public Information Act regarding the SOS’s purported “forensic audit” of the November 2020 election in certain counties, including Harris County. -
Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Texas 1836 Project Advisory Committee
Governor Abbott Appoints Three to Texas 1836 Project Advisory Committee. -
Governor Abbott Appoints Stephenson as District Attorney for 91st Judicial District
Governor Abbott Appoints Stephenson as District Attorney for 91st Judicial District. -
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Urges County Judges Across Texas To Complete Border Budget Forecast Form
Governor Greg Abbott urged County Judges across Texas to submit their 2-year projected budget for expenses related to the ongoing border crisis. T -
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Appoints Kelly to 54th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Susan Kelly as Judge of the 54th Judicial District Court in McLennan County, effective January 1, 2021, for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. -
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Lowers Texas Flags To Honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Governor Greg Abbott ordered all Texas flags to be lowered to honor the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. -
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Announces Grant Funding To Support Border Security Operations in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced $4.7 million in federal Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG) funding to increase operational capabilities of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies along the border. -
2 women appointed to Texas judicial conduct commission
AUSTIN -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed two women to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct. -
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Announces “Damon Allen Act”
Governor Greg Abbott unveiled the “Damon Allen Act,” a set of proposals to reform the bail system in Texas to protect law enforcement and enhance public safety. -
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott Names Jeffrey Oldham General Counsel
Governor Greg Abbott named Jeff Oldham as General Counsel to the Governor following the confirmation by the U.S. Senate of Andrew Oldham to the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. Jeff Oldham (no relation) previously worked as a private practice attorney at Bracewell LLP in Houston, TX. -
OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR: Governor Abbott, Department of Justice Announce $1 Million Grant For Law Enforcement Overtime Expenses Following Santa Fe Shooting
Governor Greg Abbott and the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) announced a $1 million grant for overtime expenses of law enforcement officers involved in the response efforts after the shooting at Santa Fe High School. -
Former judge Mizell named to Texas Ethics Commission
HOUSTON – Attorney and former judge Pat Mizell has been announced as a new appointee to the Texas Ethics Commission by Gov. Greg Abbott.