News

Mar 17

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.

Press Release

Mar 17

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.

Appointment

Mar 17

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.

Press Release

Mar 17

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.

Press Release

Mar 16

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.

Press Release

Mar 16

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In March 2023

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In March 2023

Proclamation

Mar 16

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.

Press Release

Mar 16

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.

Appointment