Noticias

Governor Abbott Congratulates 68 Texas High School Students Named National Cyber Scholars

State Of Texas Ranks First In Number Of Winners

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Denison

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Denison, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which for 50 years has helped to grow local jobs and economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, and video game production.

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $2.5 Billion In Pandemic Food Benefits For Texas Families

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a second round of federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food benefits for families with children who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to COVID-19 during the 2020-2021 school year.

Governor Abbott Orders State Operations Center To 24 Hour Operations In Response To Significant Flood Threat Across Texas

In response to severe flooding threats across Texas, Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to expand its daily operations to 24-hours a day through Friday.

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Government Entities From Mandating Masks

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order prohibiting governmental entities in Texas — including counties, cities, school districts, public health authorities, or government officials — from requiring or mandating mask wearing. Public schools may continue to follow current mask-wearing guidelines through June 4.

Governor Abbott Announces End to Federal Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefits

Governor Greg Abbott today informed the U.S. Department of Labor that Texas will opt out of further federal unemployment compensation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective June 26, 2021.

Governor Abbott Activates Numerous State Resources As Severe Weather, Flash Flooding Threaten Much Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today rostered and activated numerous state resources ahead of severe weather and flash flooding that is expected to impact much of Texas over the next few days.

Governor Abbott Announces 20 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered In Texas

Over 50% Of Eligible Texans 16 And Older Have Received At Least One Dose