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Governor Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance For Victims Of Harvey

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas’ request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for victims of Hurricane Harvey. TSA helps displaced victims of...

Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Mary Pincoffs Wilson and appointed Janelle Shepard to the Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019 and February 1, 2021, respectively. Additionally, the Governor appointed...

Texas Wins Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup Award For The Sixth Straight Year

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has been awarded Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup for a record-breaking 6th year in a row. The Governor’s Cup is an annual award that recognizes the top performing states for...

Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 18

“Hurricane Harvey was the worst of storms that brought out the very best in people. Six months after the storm’s devastation, we remain grateful for the lives saved, thankful for all who came to our aid, and focused on rebuilding Texas, even stronger than before. No...

Governor Abbott Appoints Whitman As Commissioner Of The Department Of Family And Protective Services

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Henry “Hank” Whitman as the Commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective Services for a term set to expire on September 1, 2019. Henry “Hank” Whitman of Floresville has served as the Commissioner since April 2016....

Governor Abbott Orders Immediate Action To Ensure Safety Of College Campuses In Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Commissioner Raymund Paredes, calling for immediate action to address and ensure the safety of Texas’ college campuses following the recent tragedy at...