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Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Southeast Texas Tornadoes
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved a request from the State of Texas for a disaster declaration in communities affected by tornadoes in Southeast Texas on January 24.
Governor Abbott Appoints Landi To Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board Of Trustees
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brad Landi to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board of Trustees for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027.
Operation Lone Star Repels Rush Of Illegal Immigrants At El Paso Border
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration After FEMA Denies Disaster Aid For Southeast Texas Tornadoes
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Texas communities affected by severe weather and tornadoes in January, after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) denied Texas’ request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration on Wednesday.
Governor Abbott Readies State Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact large portions of the state beginning today through Friday evening.
Governor Abbott Denounces ESG Standards Harmful To U.S. Energy Sector
Governor Greg Abbott today defended the nation’s energy industry in a letter to President Joe Biden that denounces the Biden Administration's efforts to force environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) standards upon America’s investment funds.
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Emaunuel Valdez and appointed Robert Blaschke and John Cyrier to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To University Of Texas System Board of Regents
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Gauntt and reappointed Janiece Longoria and Rad Weaver to The University of Texas System Board of Regents for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029.