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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today took action to expedite insurance claims for Texans whose vehicles have been totaled by Hurricane Harvey. Working with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV), the Governor suspended a statute and rule requiring a 30-day waiting period and notification requirements for insurance companies that are unable to obtain current vehicle titles […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today spoke with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss the response to Hurricane Harvey. A readout of the call can be found below: Chancellor Merkel called Governor Abbott to express her sympathies for the communities and individuals impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The Chancellor offered to provide assistance and support during […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives voted to allocate $7.85 billion as an initial down payment to Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. “Today’s bipartisan vote by the U.S. House of Representatives is an encouraging sign that Congress intends to step up and […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today visited the storm-affected areas of Wharton and Beaumont, TX where he met with local officials, and received on-site updates on the recovery efforts currently underway. During his visit, the Governor thanked local officials for their tireless efforts and for their commitment to the victims in these communities. The Governor also reassured them that the state is working […]

AUSTIN – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today granted Governor Abbott’s request for Community Disaster Loan assistance for Texas localities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Texas cities currently recovering from the storm can now receive funding to help maintain their operating budgets and continue their full operations while also focusing on rebuilding their communities. The Governor thanked FEMA for their quick response in helping […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today requested seven additional Texas counties be added to the Federal Disaster Declaration previously granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This request will bring the total number of counties receiving assistance to 43. The newly requested counties will now be eligible to receive Individual Assistance, Public Assistance (Categories A and […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department Of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding Community Disaster Loan assistance for Texas localities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. These loans are designed to help cities suffering from major disasters maintain their operating budget and function normally while helping […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement encouraging Americans across the country to come together and assist Texans as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. On Friday the Governor announced the formation of the Rebuild Texas Fund, which was established by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation in partnership […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today greeted President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump as they landed in Houston, Texas to survey the the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. The Governor then joined President Trump visiting Houston communities affected by Harvey, speaking with victims of the storm as they begin the recovery […]

AUSTIN – Texans for Greg Abbott today announced that it will donate $100,000 to the Rebuild Texas Fund, which was established today by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation in collaboration with the OneStar Foundation to help with the response and recovery efforts for Hurricane Harvey. The Dell Foundation is contributing $36 million to the fund […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation reaffirming Texas’ firm stance against price-gouging across the entire state in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Texas law strictly prohibits price-gouging and gives the Attorney General the authority to prosecute anyone exploiting a declared disaster by charging exorbitant amounts for food, fuel, or other necessities. In his proclamation, the Governor […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today added three Texas counties to the Federal Disaster Declaration previously granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This addition will bring the total number of counties receiving assistance to 36. The three newly added counties will now be eligible to receive Individual Assistance, Public Assistance (Categories A and B including Direct Federal […]