Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch by the Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas of www.RebuildTexas.Today, a real-time information resource for local officials in the communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The website will provide the most current and reliable information on state and federal resources available for the rebuilding of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, schools […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation officially designatingSeptember 12th “Hand In Hand Day” in the State of Texas. The Governor announced the proclamation at a press conference in San Antonio this afternoon to promote the Hand in Hand Telethon featuring George Strait, Miranda Lambert, Lyle Lovett, Robert Earl Keen, Chris Stapleton and several other musical artists. Funds raised […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide no-cost replacements of License to Carry a Handgun (LTC) cards and Private Security Board (PSB) licensee cards for eligible residents who have had their cards lost or damaged as a result of Hurricane Harvey. “As Texas begins the recovery […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today presented the 2017 Star of Texas Awards to peace officers, firefighters, citizens and emergency medical first responders who have demonstrated extraordinary valor and courage in serving and protecting Texans and Texas communities. Created by the State of Texas in 2003, The Star of Texas Awards honor men and women […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will begin offering disaster food relief, commonly known as D-SNAP, for victims of Hurricane Harvey starting Wednesday, September 13. The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides short-term food benefits for eligible families recovering from a disaster. D-SNAP is available […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, Commissioner John Sharp of the Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas, and heads of state agencies today met with local officials in Beaumont, TX to discuss the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey and how the Commission can assist in the rebuilding and recovery effort. During the meeting, Governor Abbott and Commissioner Sharp […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, Commissioner John Sharp of the Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas, and heads of state agencies today met with local officials in Houston and Victoria on the rebuilding process in communities hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey. During their meetings, Governor Abbott and Commissioner Sharp informed local leaders of the Commission’s efforts to […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed a $15.3 billion relief package in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. “The commitment by the President and Congress to Texans in their time of need has been incredible,” said Governor Abbott. “I thank the President and both the House and Senate […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and have completed the initial assessments of all 60 Superfund sites in the affected area caused by Hurricane Harvey. The TCEQ has completed the assessment of all 17 state Superfund sites in the affected […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the creation of a telephone hotline by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for parents in the Victoria area to receive updates regarding public education announcements following Hurricane Harvey. Earlier this week, TEA established a similar hotline for parents in the Corpus Christi area, while more are planned for expanded areas […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Congress passed a $15.3 billion relief package in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. “I thank the bipartisan and overwhelming majority of Congress that voted in favor of this disaster relief bill,” said Governor Abbott. “Although the recovery process is just beginning, Texans can rest […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after an 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit Mexico. “Our hearts go out to the victims of this devastating tragedy and their families. Just as Mexico stood with Texas in our time of need, Texas will stand with Mexico and offer whatever aid and assistance we can to […]
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