Noticias
Governor Abbott Announces Operation Lone Star Grant Program To Enhance Border Security Operations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the availability of $100 million in grant funding through the Operation Lone Star (OLS) Grant Program to enhance interagency border security operations supporting OLS, including the facilitation of directed actions to deter and interdict criminal activity and detain non-citizens arrested for state crimes related to the border crisis.
Governor Abbott Requests Federal Emergency Declaration From President Biden For State Of Texas In Response To Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting an emergency declaration for the State of Texas as a result of the escalating crisis at the Texas-Mexico border, specifically due to the dire situation in Val Verde County.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Livingston
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will launch a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Livingston.
Governor Abbott Signs Border Security Funding Into Law
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 9 into law, which will provide an additional $1.8 billion in state funding for border security over the next two years.
Governor Abbott Talks With Small Business Owners At Roundtable In Dallas
Governor Greg Abbott today discussed Texas' vibrant economy and business environment at a small business roundtable hosted by Goldman Sachs in Dallas.
Governor Abbott Statement On Biden Administration Refusal To Close Ports Of Entry
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Biden Administration reversed their decision to close ports of entry after a massive influx of migrants arrived at the Texas border.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due To Hurricane Nicholas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients for food lost or destroyed due to Hurricane Nicholas.
Governor Abbott Calls County Judges In Beaumont Area To Discuss Hurricane Nicholas Recovery Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Chief Nim Kidd today called county judges to determine what further support is needed following Hurricane Nicholas.