The counties hope to access state money to help pay for some criminal justice work, such as prosecuting drug cases and overtime.
Governor Abbott appoints Ben Ivey as judge for the 120th Judicial District Court in El Paso, with a tenure lasting until 2026 pending Senate confirmation.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said school choice won't take away funding from Texas high school football, but many coaches are skeptics.
At the Texas Republicans' Legislative Dinner at Sheraton Austin in Georgetown, Gov. Greg Abbott re-emphasized that this is the legislation he wants state lawmakers to pass this session. During his speech, Gov. Abbott called out critics of the plan who say public schools will be defunded if the education savings account bill passes.
Governor Abbott appoints Justin Lewis as judge for the 66th Judicial District Court. Lewis, former Hill County Judge and community figure, awaits Texas Senate confirmation.