Noticias
Governor Abbott Statement On Vice President Harris’ Yearslong Border Failure
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on Vice President Kamala Harris’ continued refusal to address the border crisis.
Governor Abbott Deploys Firefighting Resources To Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy firefighters, emergency management personnel, fire engines, and equipment to assist with wildfire response efforts in California following a request from CAL Fire through the California Office of Emergency Services.
Operation Lone Star Decreases Illegal Crossings Into Texas By 85%
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Plainview
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Plainview on Thursday, August 8.
Governor Abbott Announces Senior Staff Departure
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the departure of his Senior Advisor and Budget Director, Sarah Hicks, from the Office of the Governor after 22 years of state service.
Governor Abbott Announces Two Counties Added To Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacements
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Fort Bend and Washington counties. With this federal approval, SNAP recipients in 20 counties are now eligible for automatic SNAP replacement benefits.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $95 Million In Housing Tax Credits
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded over $95 million in housing tax credits to help finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state.
Governor Abbott Announces Sentinel School Safety System
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of Sentinel, an innovative and comprehensive system designed to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff in school buildings across Texas.