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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for July
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $262 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of July as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Appoints Avera to Texas School Safety Center Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Bill Avera to the Texas School Safety Center Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2022.
Governor Abbott Announces Expansion of Optimus Steel, LLC Facility in Orange County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Optimus Steel, LLC (“Optimus Steel”) will establish a new rebar line and coil handling facility in Orange County, Texas.
Governor Abbott Urges Land Owners Affected By Border Crisis To Submit Self Reporting Damage Survey
Governor Greg Abbott is urging Texas land owners in border communities who have been affected by the influx of unlawful immigration to complete the state's Self Reporting Damage Survey to help identify damages suffered by land owners along the border and inform the state's ongoing efforts to secure the border.
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In July 2021
Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In July 2021
Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration Concerning Border Security
Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration Concerning Border Security
Governor Abbott Hosts 45th President Donald J. Trump For Border Security Briefing, Border Wall Tour In Rio Grande Valley
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted 45th President Donald J. Trump for a border security briefing with state officials and law enforcement in Weslaco.
First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Address At Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women 71st Annual Convention
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered a keynote address at the Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women 71st Annual Convention celebrating the members’ contributions to their communities.