Noticias

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Requests Major Disaster Declaration From White House For Hurricane Hanna

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Trump requesting a major disaster declaration for five counties in Texas following the impact of Hurricane Hanna.

Press Release

Sep 30

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For October 2020

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $196 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of October as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Appoints Haynes To Statewide Health Coordinating Council

The council ensures health care services and facilities are available to all Texans through health planning activities

Appointment

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Reappoints Monroe As Texas State Historian

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Monte L. Monroe, Ph.D. as the Texas State Historian for a term set to expire on September 30, 2022.

Appointment

Sep 29

Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Response To Deadly Ameba Found In Lake Jackson Water Supply

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the state's response to the presence of Naeglera Fowleri, a deadly ameba, in the City of Lake Jackson's water supply.

Press Release

Sep 29

Governor Abbott Reappoints Four To OneStar National Service Commission

The commission serves as the state's liaison to the Corporation for National and Community Service, fulfilling the duties prescribed and oversees Texas' participation in Corporation for National and Community Service programs, and prepares a comprehensive three-year national service plan for the state annually.

Appointment

Sep 28

Governor Abbott Reappoints Taylor To Southern Regional Education Board

The Southern Regional Education Board works with states to improve public education at every level, from early childhood through doctoral education.

Appointment

Sep 28

Governor Abbott Statement On Dr. Roderic Pettigrew, GURI Recipient, Winning National Science Board Vannevar Bush Award

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Roderic Pettigrew, Ph.D, M.D., for receiving the National Science Board's prestigious Vannevar Bush Award.

Press Release