Noticias
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The Woodlands
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that The Woodlands, 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.
Governor Abbott Extends Statewide Disaster Declaration For COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19. Originally issued on March 13th, the Disaster Declaration provides the state a variety of resources to effectively serve Texans as the Lone Star State continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Emergency Designation For Small Business Disaster Loans From SBA Following Hurricane Hanna
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Texas' request for an Economic Injury Disaster Declaration in communities affected by Hurricane Hanna and granted access to its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which will provide long-term, low-interest loans to qualifying businesses in the community.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For The Month Of September
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $188 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of September as the Texas continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due to Hurricane Laura
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply over the phone for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to Hurricane Laura.
Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Hidalgo County Following Hurricane Hanna
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) asking the agency to declare Hidalgo County a disaster area following the impact of Hurricane Hanna in July.
Governor Abbott Surveys Hurricane Laura Damage, Provides Update On Response And Recovery Efforts In Orange
Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to Southeast Texas to survey the damage from Hurricane Laura and meet with local officials.
Governor Abbott Suspends Certain Commercial Trucking Regulations Ahead Of Hurricane Laura Landfall
Governor Greg Abbott today waived several regulations related to commercial vehicles to assist in Texas' response to Hurricane Laura.