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Dylan Getwood and Kevin Elgar

Dylan Getwood and Kevin Elgar

Abbott appoints SETX students as regents

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott appointed two Southeast Texas residents as student regents to their respective universities for terms set to expire on May 31, 2024. Appointed to Texas Southern University was Dylan Getwood, of Port Arthur, who is pursuing a degree in health information management at TSU.
Pictured left to right: Public Utility Commission of Texas Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty, PUCT Chairman Peter Lake, PUCT Commissioners: Kathleen Jackson and Lori Cobbs, Utility Operations President for Entergy Corp. Rod West, Gov. Greg Abbott, Entergy Texas President and CEO Eliecer Viamontes, Entergy Corp. President and CEO Drew Marsh, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Entergy Pete Norgeot

Pictured left to right: Public Utility Commission of Texas Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty, PUCT Chairman Peter Lake, PUCT Commissioners: Kathleen Jackson and Lori Cobbs, Utility Operations President for Entergy Corp. Rod West, Gov. Greg Abbott, Entergy Texas President and CEO Eliecer Viamontes, Entergy Corp. President and CEO Drew Marsh, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Entergy Pete Norgeot

Governor heralds Entergy’s ‘Texas-sized’ investment in Orange

Entergy Texas executives, Gov. Greg Abbott, government officials and community leaders gathered to celebrate a new chapter for reliable, affordable and sustainable energy across Southeast Texas.
Governor Abbott

Governor Abbott

Governor Abbott Makes Promises at IAC Summit to Israel

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Israeli-American Council in Austin for their 8th Annual National Summit to express Texas' long-standing support for Israel and detail the state's efforts to combat anti-semitism.
Governor Greg Abbott enacts emergency rules for child care centers.

Governor Greg Abbott enacts emergency rules for child care centers.

Texas governor enacts emergency rules for child care facilities

As COVID-19 cases rise in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the ability of mayors and county judges to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of over 100 people. Previously, this applied only to outdoor gatherings over 500 people.
Governor declares May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Governor declares May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Governor declares May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation declaring May 3-9 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in the state of Texas. This proclamation raises awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches.
Governor Greg Abbott fast-tracks licensing for out-of-state medical professionals.

Governor Greg Abbott fast-tracks licensing for out-of-state medical professionals.

Governor Abbott fast-tracks licensing for out-of-state medical professionals

March 14, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Medical Board (TMB) and the Texas Board of Nursing (TBN) to fast-track the temporary licensing of out-of-state physicians, physician assistants, certain retired physicians, nurses, and other license types to assist in Texas' response to COVID-19.

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