Governor Abbott Sends Letter To County Judges Outlining Aid Eligibility

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas County Judges providing detailed information regarding aid eligibility to areas affected by Harvey. In the letter the Governor outlined in detail the types of assistance counties can receive because of...

Governor Abbott Statement On Court Ruling Temporarily Blocking Ban on Sanctuary Cities

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after a San Antonio Judge placed an injunction on Senate Bill 4, which was set to take effect on September 1st:   “Today’s decision makes Texas’ communities less safe,” said Governor Abbott....

Governor Abbott Requests Additional Counties For The Presidential Disaster Declaration

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today requested the addition of 14 Texas counties to the Presidential Disaster Declaration previously granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This addition will bring the total to 33 counties which will receive...

Governor Abbott Announces $25 Million In Federal Funds For TxDOT To Address Disastrous Impacts From Hurricane Harvey

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced today that The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is receiving $25 million in federal funds to help rehabilitate the state’s transportation network after Hurricane Harvey waged an unprecedented attack on the Lone Star...

Governor Abbott And President Trump Receive Briefing And Give Update On Harvey

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today joined President Donald J. Trump in Corpus Christi to meet with local leaders and relief organizations and receive a detailed briefing on the ongoing recovery effort. In addition to the briefing, Governor Abbott and President...