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Governor Abbott Congratulates Hallettsville As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Hallettsville on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Congratulates City Of Paris As Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Paris on being designated the fourth Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Assistance For Real County Following Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that Real County be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration following the recent catastrophic flooding that impacted communities across the state.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Resources Ahead Of Tropical Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of a tropical weather system that could bring heavy rain to East and Southeast Texas beginning tonight.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $99 Million In Housing Tax Credits
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) awarded over $99 million in housing tax credits that will help finance the development or rehabilitation of 63 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans across the state.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Borger As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Borger on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Announces SNAP Replacement Benefits Extension Following Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to extend the time Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed by recent catastrophic flooding through August 18.
Governor Abbott Announces Four Counties Added To State Disaster Declaration Following Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today updated his disaster declaration following recent catastrophic flooding across Texas to include Edwards, Kinney, Real, and Schleicher counties, bringing the total to 30 counties.