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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size.
Governor Abbott Announces Phase III To Open Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State’s Response To Protest Violence, Calls For Unity And Peaceful Protests
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Dallas where he provided an update on Texas' response to protest violence across the state.
Governor Abbott, U.S. Attorneys Announce Federal Prosecution For Protest Agitators Violating Federal Law
Governor Greg Abbott announced that individuals who come to Texas from out of state to engage in looting, violence, or other destructive acts in violation of federal law will be subject to federal prosecution.
Governor Abbott Surges State Resources In Response To Protest Violence
Governor Greg Abbott today surged substantial statewide resources to cities throughout Texas in response to escalating protest violence.
Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster Following Violent Protests
Governor Abbott declares state of disaster after violent protests.
Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster Following Violent Protests
Governor Greg Abbott today declared a State of Disaster for all Texas counties in the midst of violent protests that endanger public safety and threaten property loss and damage.
Governor Abbott Deploys State Resources To Texas Cities Amid Ongoing Protests
To ensure peaceful protest, Governor Greg Abbott has sent state resources to the cities of Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin to maintain public safety.