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Governor Abbott Proclaims September 12th “Hand in Hand” In Texas to Help Those Affected by Harvey

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...

Governor Abbott Announces Temporary No-Cost Replacement for License to Carry Permits

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...

Governor Abbott Presents 2017 Star of Texas Awards

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...

Texas Expands Food Benefits for Harvey Victims

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...

Governor Abbott, Commissioner Sharp Meet with Local Officials In Beaumont, TX

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...

Governor Abbott, Commissioner Sharp Meet with Local Officials in Houston and Victoria, TX

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....