Noticias

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Announces Temporary No-Cost Replacement For License to Carry Permits

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide no-cost replacements of License to Carry a Handgun (LTC) cards and Private Security Board (PSB) licensee cards for eligible residents who have had their cards lost or damaged as a result of Hurricane Harvey. 

Sep 11

Governor Abbott Presents 2017 Star Of Texas Awards

Governor Greg Abbott today presented the 2017 Star of Texas Awards to peace officers, firefighters, citizens and emergency medical first responders who have demonstrated extraordinary valor and courage in serving and protecting Texans and Texas communities.

Sep 11

Texas Expands Food Benefits For Harvey Victims

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will begin offering disaster food relief, commonly known as D-SNAP, for victims of Hurricane Harvey starting Wednesday, September 13.

Sep 9

Governor Abbott, Commissioner Sharp Meet With Local Officials In Beaumont, TX

Governor Greg Abbott, Commissioner John Sharp of the Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas, and heads of state agencies today met with local officials in Beaumont, TX to discuss the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey and how the Commission can assist in the rebuilding and recovery effort.

Sep 9

Governor Abbott Requests Federal Funding For Flood And Water Infrastructure Projects

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Administrator Scott Pruitt of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing his support for a request by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to streamline federal funding for flood and water infrastructure projects related to Hurricane Harvey.

Sep 8

Governor Abbott, Commissioner Sharp Meet With Local Officials In Houston And Victoria, TX

Governor Greg Abbott, Commissioner John Sharp of the Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas, and heads of state agencies today met with local officials in Houston and Victoria on the rebuilding process in communities hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey.

Sep 8

Governor Abbott Statement On President Trump Signing Of Of Harvey Relief Bill

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump signed a $15.3 billion relief package in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Sep 8

Governor Abbott Announces Completion Of Superfund Site Inspections

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and have completed the initial assessments of all 60 Superfund sites in the affected area caused by Hurricane Harvey.