Governors Abbott, Brown, Rosselló, And Scott Urge Congressional Leaders To Address Disaster Aid Funding
AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott, California Governor Jerry Brown, Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló and Florida Governor Rick Scott today issued a joint letter urging the U.S. Senate to improve and expeditiously pass supplemental disaster funding, and for...
Governor Abbott, House And Senate Leadership, Grant Texas General Land Office Funding Request To Continue Housing Programs For Harvey Victims
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott, in partnership with Texas House and Senate leadership, today approved a request by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for $38.6 million in disaster-related aid to fund critical direct housing programs across the Gulf region in the...
Governor Abbott Asks President Trump To Approve 1115 Waiver For Texas’ Women’s Health Program
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to approve an 1115 Waiver that would reestablish a federal partnership for Texas’ women’s health program. This program provides unique benefits targeted to low-income women in Texas...
Governor Abbott Appoints Allensworth To Texas Facilities Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed William Allensworth to the Texas Facilities Commission for a term set to expire on January 31, 2021. The commission manages state government buildings and handles the sale of surplus property, including property donated to...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 15
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott remains in regular contact with leaders in Congress and the administration, advocating the necessity for funding to rebuild Texas. Expressing the disappointment he shares with Hurricane Harvey survivors that much-needed continuing federal...
Governor Abbott Names Duggins Chair Of Parks And Wildlife Commission
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has named Ralph Duggins presiding officer of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. Duggins was first appointed to the commission in 2008 and reappointed in 2013. The commission manages and conserves the natural and cultural resources of...
Governor Abbott Statement On Austin And Dallas Named As Finalists For Amazon’s HQ2
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after Amazon announced the top 20 cities being considered for HQ2, which includes both Austin and Dallas, TX. "Texas is the land of opportunity, and I am thrilled to see that Amazon has included both...
Governor Greg Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey. All Texas counties declared disaster areas will continue to be eligible for assistance as they recover and rebuild after the storm. There are...
Governor Abbott Rolls Out Plan To Rein In Texas Property Taxes
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today will announce a set of proposals to rein in skyrocketing property taxes in the Lone Star State and provide greater transparency to voters in the process. In announcing his plan, the Governor will hold press conferences at a...
Texas To Participate In Cybersecurity Program In Partnership With SANS Institute
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new training program, in partnership with the SANS Institute, designed to encourage young women to become involved in the field of cybersecurity. The partnership will focus on recruiting high school female students in...