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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for a number of Texas counties currently experiencing extraordinary drought conditions resulting in an increased threat of wildfire. These drought conditions pose an imminent threat to public health, property, and the economy. In response, Governor Abbott has authorized the use of all available resources of […]

“The additional $5 billon in Community Development Block Grant funds will inject desperately needed dollars to help restore our communities. As the recovery process from Hurricane Harvey continues, the State of Texas is continuing to work as quickly as possible to ensure affected regions have the resources they need to fully recover. I thank HUD […]

AUSTIN – The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities today announced the winners of the 35th annual Barbara Jordan Media Awards for media content produced in 2017. The awards are given to media professionals and students who have produced material for the public which accurately and positively reports on individuals with disabilities, using People First […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Burruss, M.D. and Erin Wyrick to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021. The committee coordinates the development of statewide policies for the delivery of correctional health care within the criminal justice system. John Burruss, M.D. of Dallas is […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jim Bruseth, Ph.D. and Renee Dutia to the Texas Historical Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019. In addition, the Governor has appointed Lilia Garcia and David Gravelle for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021, and Garrett Donnelly and Laurie Limbacher for terms […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas has been awarded $5,035,260,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for disaster recovery from Hurricane Harvey and previous flood events. The grant funding is provided through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program for the rebuilding of housing, businesses and infrastructure. This […]

AUSTIN – Nominations are now open for the 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards. Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott will again serve as the Honorary Chair of the award committee. The Governor’s Volunteer Awards are administered by the OneStar Foundation, and are an opportunity for the state of Texas to honor those who exhibit excellence in serving […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today attended the annual Operation Blue Shield Race for the CommUNITY 5K and 10K Family Fun Run in Dallas, Texas. This event helps bring together people from across the state to run side by side with Texas first responders, community leaders, and faith-based leaders. The race also serves to honor […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mike Cox, Bryan Hedrick, Allison Hymel, Cecilia “Cissy” Reynolds-Perez, and Paul Robbins to the Texas School Safety Center Board for terms set to expire on February 1, 2020. The board reports to the Governor, the legislature, the State Board of Education, and the Texas Education Agency regarding school […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dorothy Jean Calhoun, Aureka Simpson, and Janice Washington to the Family and Protective Services Council for terms set to expire February 1, 2019. Additionally, the Governor appointed Omedi “Dee Dee” Arismendez, Greg Hamilton, and Davina Hollin for terms set to expire February 1, 2021, and appointed Liesa Hackett, […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after the announcement from U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen that the federal government will deploy the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border. “My top priority as Governor is ensuring the safety and security of Texans, and securing our southern border has always been […]