Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Lance Etcheverry, Shanda Perkins, and Ben Streusand to serve on the Texas Public Finance Authority until February 2031. The announcement highlights their backgrounds in finance, business management, community service, and banking leadership.
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lynn Gravley to serve on the University of North Texas System Board of Regents until May 2031. Gravley’s experience spans logistics leadership roles and significant community service. The appointment highlights ongoing efforts by state officials to support higher education governance.
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Douglass “Doug” Boyd to serve on the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission until March 2029. Boyd brings experience from various conservation boards at state and national levels. The appointment reflects ongoing efforts by state leadership in promoting resource management along the Gulf Coast.
Governor Greg Abbott called on Texas water agencies to seek over $1 billion in new grants aimed at upgrading statewide infrastructure. Applications are open until July 30; informational webinars will be held this spring.
Governor Greg Abbott announced new appointments and reappointments to the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities on April 14. The committee advises on policy changes affecting Texans with disabilities while promoting awareness statewide.
The Texas Transportation Commission’s March meeting focused on digital project delivery pilots, aviation innovation partnerships with federal agencies, improved permit processing times statewide, significant contract awards for infrastructure upgrades across highways, airports, rural transit districts—and new proposals aimed at enhancing grant programs.
Governor Greg Abbott spoke about economic expansion at a TXSE event highlighting Texas’s role as a leading force for growth. He encouraged businesses nationwide to consider listing on TXSE amid supportive policies fostering opportunity. Officials cited ongoing efforts promoting inclusion and collaboration throughout state government.
Governor Greg Abbott has named John “Johnny” Weisman along with returning members Charlie Amato and Bill Scott to serve on the Board of Regents for the Texas State University System through February 2031. The appointees bring experience from business leadership roles across different sectors.
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a disaster proclamation for numerous Texas counties due to ongoing fire weather risks. The order allows state agencies greater flexibility in responding quickly to emergencies. It highlights continuing efforts by state leadership to protect residents from wildfire threats.
CPS Energy has received a prestigious RP3 Diamond designation from the American Public Power Association for its focus on safe and reliable electricity service in San Antonio. The award recognizes excellence in reliability, safety measures, workforce development efforts, and ongoing system improvements.