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....

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...

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...

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...