Governor Abbott Extends Suspension of Hotel Occupancy Tax After Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN - Governor Abbott today extended his proclamation suspending both the state and local Hotel and Motel Occupancy Tax for relief-effort personnel and victims of the storm statewide. This suspension will help ease the financial burden of those impacted by...
Governor Abbott Announces Commission to Rebuild Texas
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor's Commission to Rebuild Texas, which will be led by Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp. The Commission will oversee the response and relief effort between the state and local governments to...
Governor Abbott Suspends Waiting Period for Insurance Companies to Pay Claims to Vehicle Owners Impacted by Harvey
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...
Governor Abbott Speaks with German Chancellor Merkel Regarding Hurricane Harvey
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...
Governor Abbott Statement on U.S. House of Representatives Vote to Approve Harvey Relief Down Payment
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...
Governor Abbott Visits Wharton and Beaumont Counties Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
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...
FEMA Grants Governor Abbott’s Request For Community Disaster Loans for Texas Cities Affected by Harvey
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...
Governor Abbott Adds 7 Counties to Presidential Disaster Declaration in Response to Harvey
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...
Governor Abbott Requests FEMA Community Disaster Loans for Texas Cities Affected by Harvey
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...
Governor Abbott Statement on Rebuild Texas Fund
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...