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Governor Abbott Announces Additional SBA Assistance Following Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a rural area disaster declaration for the catastrophic flooding that took place in July.
Governor Abbott Proclaims September 15-October 15, 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month In Texas
Texas is blessed with a diverse and rich heritage that has shaped the trajectory of our state’s culture and history.
Governor Abbott Appoints Peterson To The Texas Military Preparedness Commission
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Colonel Kirk Peterson (Ret.) to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission for a term set to expire February 1, 2031.
Governor Abbott Signs Law Banning Sharia Compounds In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed House Bill 4211 into law to ban residential property developments, like EPIC City, from creating Sharia compounds and defrauding and discriminating against Texans.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of West Texas Severe Weather Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms that could impact West Texas over the weekend.
Governor Abbott Announces $20,000 Reward For Information On Harris County Stabbing
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the identification and subsequent arrest of the person or persons involved in the September 22, 2023 fatal stabbing of Austin Kanuch.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.9 Million In Grants To Gulf Coast, Houston Area Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.9 million were awarded to 38 organizations in the Southeast Texas Gulf Coast and Houston area as part of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) Grants Across Texas Tour.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Respiratory Care
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Matthew Goldwater and reappointed Samuel Brown and Hammad Qureshi, M.D. to the Texas Board of Respiratory Care for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031.