Press & Updates
The latest updates from Governor Greg Abbott and Texans for Greg Abbott.
AUSTIN – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) tonight has granted Governor Greg Abbott’s Request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration in response to Hurricane Harvey. Earlier today, the Governor requested the declaration in order to provide Individual Assistance, Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation to Texas communities affected by Harvey to help rebuild lives in the aftermath of this […]
AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending statewide both the state and local Hotel and Motel Occupancy Tax for relief-effort personnel and victims of the storm. The suspension will last 14 days from the day Governor Abbott issued his 30-countywide Disaster Declaration. “There is no doubt that Hurricane Harvey is creating a temporary housing emergency in the state […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited with Texans seeking refuge from Hurricane Harvey at a shelter in San Antonio. During his visit, he reaffirmed his first priority is the safety of those in the storm’s path. He also thanked people across the state offering assistance and resources to those in need. Earlier today, the Governor sent a letter […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration as Hurricane Harvey is set to make landfall. The state is expected to see life-threatening and record-setting flooding from rain andstorm surge in areas hardest hit by Harvey. If granted by the president, this request will provide Individual Assistance, Public Assistance and […]
AUSTIN – As Hurricane Harvey approaches, Governor Greg Abbott today asked that all Texans heed the warnings of local officials, strongly consider all voluntary evacuation orders, and strictly comply with all mandatory evacuation orders. Communities along the Gulf Coast, specifically the Corpus Christi and the Houston areas, are at greatest risk of being impacted by this severe […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today spoke with President Donald J. Trump to discuss Hurricane Harvey, which is expected to make landfall late Friday night. A readout of the call can be found below. President Trump called Governor Abbott to offer federal support for the State of Texas as Hurricane Harvey approaches the Gulf Coast. […]
AUSTIN – In anticipation of Tropical Depression Harvey making landfall in the Gulf Coast region, Governor Greg Abbott today preemptively declared a State of Disaster for Aransas, Austin, Bee, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, Brazoria, DeWitt, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Gonzales, Harris, Jackson, Jefferson, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kleberg, Lavaca, Liberty, Live Oak, Matagorda, Nueces, Refugio, San […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Pei Wei is moving its global headquarters to Irving, Texas from Arizona. The company was founded by P.F. Chang’s in 2000 and currently has 225 locations and more than 6,000 employees around the world, including 65 locations and an estimated 2,500 employees in Texas. The project will […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as Tropical Depression Harvey approaches, and the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane and storm surge watch for the Gulf Coast. Starting at 7:00 a.m. today the SOC increased from level IV (normal conditions) to level III (increased […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has asked the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare Hockley County a disaster area following severe storms, winds, heavy rain, hail, and flooding that impacted the area beginning on June 30th, 2017 and continuing through July 4th, 2017. As a result of this devastating weather many homes and […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the wildfires in Bastrop County. Evacuations have been ordered in certain areas and the Texas Department of Emergency Management is coordinating with local officials to offer any and all assistance in the evacuations and efforts to put out the flames. “I urge all residents of […]
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the deadly terror attack in Barcelona. “Our hearts go out to the people of Spain during this incredibly difficult time,” said Governor Abbott. “With so much turmoil throughout the world, it is more important than ever that we come together to defeat the evils of […]
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