Noticias

Jul 31

Governor Abbott Holds Virtual Meeting On COVID-19 With Laredo, Eagle Pass Leaders

Governor Greg Abbott today held virtual meetings with mayors, county judges, emergency managers, hospital executives, state legislators, and other local officials from the cities of Laredo and Eagle Pass to discuss ongoing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Press Release

Jul 31

Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen, Chairman Taylor, Chairman Huberty Release Statement On School Re-Openings

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Senate Education Chairman Larry Taylor, and House Education Chairman Dan Huberty released the following statement on school re-openings this fall:

Press Release

Jul 30

Governor Abbott Renews State of Disaster Following Violent Protests

Governor Abbott renews state of disaster after violent protests.

Proclamation

Jul 30

Governor Abbott Appoints Five And Names Chair To Advisory Council On Emergency Medical Services

The council recommends changes to the EMS/Trauma System in order to ensure that the community receives comprehensive and efficient emergency care.

Appointment

Jul 30

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For The Month Of August

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $185 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of August as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release

Jul 30

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of College Station

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of College Station, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which helps to grow local jobs and local economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects and video game production.

Press Release

Jul 30

Governor Abbott, HHSC Extend Flexibilities For Medicaid, CHIP Providers During COVID-19 Response

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending flexibilities to Medicaid and CHIP recipients and providers through October 23rd, 2020, as the state continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release

Jul 29

Texas Ranked Best Business Climate In America By Business Facilities Magazine

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after Business Facilities Magazine named Texas the state with the Best Business Climate in America:

Press Release