Noticias – Press Release
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Visits With Amarillo First Responders After Panhandle Wildfires
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited Amarillo Fire Department Central Fire Station today and brought lunch from local restaurant Dyer’s BBQ. She met with local officials, first responders and other organizations that responded to the recent Panhandle wildfires and thanked them for their service to the state and their fellow Texans.
142 Criminally Charged Illegal Immigrants Released By Travis County
AUSTIN – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today issued its first “Declined Detainer Outcome Report,” which highlights the Counties that are not cooperating with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests.
USDA Grants Governor Abbott’s Requests For Resources For Panhandle Wildfires
Following devastating wildfires in the Texas Panhandle and Governor Greg Abbott’s request for assistance, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made critical resources available for those affected.
Governor Abbott Hosts SXSW Tech Meetup At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception for tech industry leaders at the Governor's Mansion as part of SXSW.
Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster For Six Texas Counties
Following major wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, Governor Greg Abbott today declared a State of Disaster in the following counties: Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Roberts and Wheeler.
Governor Abbott Calls For Temporary Suspension Of Grazing Restrictions After Wildfires In Texas Panh
Governor Greg Abbott today joined Governors Sam Brownback of Kansas, Susana Martinez of New Mexico, and Mary Fallin of Oklahoma in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calling for the temporary suspension of grazing restrictions in the Conservation Reserve Program after devastating wildfires.
Governor Abbott Meets With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau To Discuss Texas-Canada Relations
Governor Greg Abbott today met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Houston to discuss energy, trade relations and commercial ties between Texas and Canada.
Governor Abbott Grants Waiver To Hay Carriers In Texas Panhandle Due To Wildfires
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter the Chairman of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TXDMV) suspending the permitting requirements, legal height restrictions and associated permit fees for carriers transporting round bales of hay to Carson, Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Potter, Roberts and Wheeler counties.