News

Jul 6

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.

Press Release

Jul 6

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.

Appointment

Jul 2

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.

Press Release

Jul 1

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.

Press Release

Jul 1

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In July 2021

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In July 2021

Proclamation

Jul 1

Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration Concerning Border Security

Governor Abbott Renews Disaster Declaration Concerning Border Security

Proclamation

Jun 30

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.

Press Release

Jun 29

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.

Press Release