Noticias – Press Release

Texas’ Stiff Resistance Shifts Illegal Crossings To Other Border States

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 Adds Counties To Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather, Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today expanded the state’s disaster declaration to include 59 counties in at-risk areas for severe weather and flooding, with the updated disaster declaration covering 88 counties in total. Additional counties may be added as conditions warrant.

Governor Abbott, THECB Announce Chair Of Healthcare Workforce Task Force

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) today announced Victoria Ford as Chair of the THECB Healthcare Workforce Task Force.

Governor Abbott Announces Chandler Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Chandler has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For East Texas Storms, Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration in Texas communities affected by severe weather and flooding early last month.

Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather, River Flooding Threats

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response) as the state prepares ahead of severe weather and flooding threats over the next several days.

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For East Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 29 Texas counties impacted by severe storms and flooding that began last week and continues to affect homes, businesses, and the agricultural industry throughout the state.

Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For East Texas Severe Storms, Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Texas communities affected by severe storms and flooding that began on April 8.