News

Nov 10

Governor Abbott Announces Over $355 Million In Public Safety Grants

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will administer more than $355 million in grant funding for a variety of public safety programs and services in Texas, including victims services, anti-human trafficking efforts, and law enforcement support.

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Nov 9

Governor Abbott Announces $13.1 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new round of $13.1 million in grant funding from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program.

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Nov 6

Governor Abbott Celebrates FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour In Addison

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour at a welcome event in Addison as part of a worldwide tour sponsored by Coca-Cola that gives fans a chance to view the prized trophy.

Nov 6

Governor Abbott Celebrates FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour In Addison

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour at a welcome event in Addison as part of a worldwide tour sponsored by Coca-Cola that gives fans a chance to view the prized trophy.

Press Release

Nov 5

Governor Abbott Extends State Response, Recovery Efforts Following Severe Storms In Northeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today extended the State of Texas' response and recovery efforts following severe storms across northeast Texas throughout Friday and overnight into Saturday.

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Nov 4

Operation Lone Star Continues Thwarting Human Smuggling Attempts

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

Nov 4

Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Emergency Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) to coordinate the state’s response to severe storms expected to impact communities across Texas today.

Press Release

Nov 3

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Storm Threats

Governor Greg Abbott today activated state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms and potential flash flooding expected to move across Texas today through late Friday night.

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