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Governor Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance For Hurricane Victims

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 Directs TEA To Take Action To Fix Special Education In Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath directing him to take immediate steps to prepare an initial corrective action plan within the next seven days to reform special education in Texas. The...

Texans for Greg Abbott Starts 2018 With Record-Setting $43.3 Million Cash on Hand

Raises $9 Million In Latest Reporting Period AUSTIN – Texans for Greg Abbott today announced that Governor Abbott has raised over $9 million during the latest fundraising period from July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. This latest fundraising haul brings the campaign’s...

Governor Abbott Announces Rifle Resistant Vest Grant Funding On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited the Dallas Police Association to announce that Texas will be providing $23 million in grant funding for rifle-resistant vests to police departments across the state. During the 85th Legislative Session, Governor Abbott...

Governor Abbott Appoints Bauman To Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ellen M. Bauman to the Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities for a term set to expire on February 1, 2019. The committee works to ensure Texans with disabilities have the opportunity to enjoy full and equal access...

Governor Abbott Statement On The Death Of Rita Clements

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the death of former Texas First Lady and University of Texas System Board of Regents member, Rita Clements: “Cecilia and I are truly saddened to learn of the death of Rita Clements, and...