Governor of Texas

August 25, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Misti Nielsen to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. The Board licenses and regulates marriage and family therapists in Texas. Misti Nielsen of Houston is a licensed marriage and family therapist supervisor and owner of Turn the Time Family Services, PLLC.

August 25, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Michael Landrum as Judge of the 514th Judicial District Court in Harris County, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Michael Landrum of Houston is a practicing attorney and arbitrator, and former judge of the 113th District Court and 164th District Court in Harris County.

August 25, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Michael Landrum as Judge of the 514th Judicial District Court in Harris County, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Michael Landrum of Houston is a practicing attorney and arbitrator, and former judge of the 113th District Court and 164th District Court in Harris County.

August 25, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is establishing an advanced manufacturing facility in San Antonio, with a capital investment of $200 million and up to 3,000 new jobs. A Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $3.36 million has been extended to IEM for 448 of the new jobs to be created. “Texas leads America's manufacturing resurgence,” said Governor Abbott.

August 25, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack Counties, which has threatened homes, damaged property, impacted infrastructure, and prompted local evacuations in North Texas.

August 24, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Tammie Nielsen to the State Board of Education, District 4, for a term until December 31, 2026, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Tammie Nielsen of Pasadena is the advancement director for Sarah’s House. Previously, she served as the communications and volunteer director for The Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Inc.

August 24, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jason Bramow as Judge of the 425th Judicial District Court in Williamson County, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. “Jason Bramow has served Texas with distinction as deputy general counsel in my office,” said Governor Abbott.

August 24, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Leonard Peters as Judge of the 492nd Judicial District Court in Colorado and Lavaca Counties, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Leonard Peters of Columbus is a municipal judge with the City of Columbus and an attorney with Peters and Peters Law Firm, PLLC.

August 24, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today presented the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Army Sergeant Rickey Wittner and to the family of Navy SEAL Special Warfare Operator First Class Nathan Gage Ingram at the Texas Capitol. The Texas Legislative Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration conferred to a service member of the Texas military forces. “Today, we honor two men who answered the call for our nation,” said Governor Abbott.

August 24, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) to take several actions that put consumers first and make property and casualty insurance more affordable for Texans who invest in their homes. “The average annual homeowners’ insurance premium in Texas has risen 79 percent in six years,” said Governor Abbott. “High insurance costs hit Texas families hard.