Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 2
AUSTIN - The true strength of the Lone Star State is found in our people. In the Rockport-Fulton area along the Texas Gulf Coast on the morning after Harvey’s first direct hit as a Category 4 hurricane, still-stunned residents gathered outside one of the local...
Governor Abbott Tours Housing Development Damage In Port Arthur, TX
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today visited three Port Arthur housing developments to survey damage caused by Hurricane Harvey. The Governor was joined by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, and General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush to tour...
Governor Abbott Extends Suspension Of Hotel Occupancy Tax After Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today extended his proclamation suspending both state and local hotel and motel occupancy taxes for relief-effort personnel and victims of Hurricane Harvey. This extension will further help ease the financial burden of those residing in...
Governor Abbott Appoints Sullivan Commissioner Of Insurance
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kent Sullivan as Commissioner of Insurancefor a term set to expire February 1, 2019. Kent Sullivan of Austin is a partner at Jackson Walker. He previously served as a justice on the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, first...
Governor Abbott Visits Rockport With George Strait To Meet WIth Texans Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today joined George Strait and Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke to meet with Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, TX. During the visit they spoke with local Texans in the community on their needs as they continue...
Governor 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 Hurricane...
Governor Abbott Appoints And Names Walker Chair Of Public Utility Commission Of Texas
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed DeAnn Walker to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire September 1, 2021. Additionally, the Governor has named Walker chair of PUC. PUC regulates the state's electric, telecommunication, and...
Governor Abbott And AG Paxton Urge President Trump To Authorize FEMA Disaster Assistance For Houses Of Worship In Wake Of Hurricane Harvey
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today sent a letter to President Trump, urging him to ensure that churches and other religious organizations are treated equally with other nonprofits and not excluded from Federal Emergency Management...
Governor Abbott Praises Debris Removal Efforts By TxDOT
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that TxDOT has removed approximately 432,000 cubic feet (8 football fields) of debris from city and county roadways in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. TxDOT’s participation is in addition to efforts underway at the...
Governor Abbott Sends Letter To County Judges Encouraging Utilization Of Disaster Relief Funds
“Several of these programs can provide much needed cash flow during the crucial early phase of the recovery process when revenue may remain temporarily depressed, “ Governor Abbot wrote. “Now, and going forward, I want to ensure you have all the support and...