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Governor Abbott Statement of President Trump Signing Off Harvey Relief Bill

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...

Governor Abbott Announces Completion of Superfund Site Inspections

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....

Governor Abbott Announces Education Hotline for Parents in Victoria, TX

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...

Governor Abbott Statement on Passage of Harvey Relief Bill

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...

Governor Abbott Statement on Earthquake in Mexico

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...

Governor Abbott, Commissioner Sharp Meet with Local Officials in Corpus Christi and Richmond, 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 Corpus Christi and Richmond to begin discussions on the rebuilding process following Hurricane...