THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKDAILY BRIEFING · 2026-10-12
Official releases published on 2026-10-12, plus newly retrieved releases whose publication dates were unavailable.
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Tom Sellers as Chair of the State Cemetery Committee for a term set to expire on October 12, 2028. The Committee works with the State Preservation Board to adopt rules to manage oversight of the Texas State Cemetery.
Official originalGovernor Greg Abbott today championed parents' rights in education and delivered the Welcome to Texas address at the Moms for Liberty Joyful Warriors National Summit.
Official originalTexas Historical Records Advisory Board – Governor Abbott appointed Trasa Coburn to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Board works to improve archival and records storage conditions throughout the state and ensures that permanent records documenting Texas’ history as a colony, province, rep…
Official originalGovernor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of online Texas Express services, allowing businesses to utilize same-day and next-day filings through the Texas Secretary of State.
Official originalGovernor Greg Abbott today reminded Texans that Free College Application Week is Oct. 12-18, 2026. Next week, Texas residents can apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state at no cost.
Official originalGovernor Greg Abbott today announced 84 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling over $20 million have been awarded to Texas public junior, state, and technical colleges; school districts; and open-enrollment charter schools.
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