News

Apr 1

Governor Abbott, TDHCA Take Initial Action To Secure Financial Housing Assistance

Governor Greg Abbott and the TDHCA have taken initial action to provide tenant-based rental assistance for Texans experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.

Press Release

Apr 1

Governor Abbott Announces Federal Stimulus Package To Help Texans Affected By COVID-19

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement regarding the recently passed $2 trillion federal stimulus package intended to relieve the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release

Apr 1

Abbott Names Hays Chair Of Commission on State Emergency Communications

The commission is charged with administering the state 9-1-1 service program and the statewide poison control program.

Appointment

Apr 1

Governor Abbott Appoints Cassels As District Attorney Of 159th Judicial District

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Janet Reynolds Cassels as the District Attorney of the 159th Judicial District in Angelina County, effective April 1, 2019

Appointment

Apr 1

Governor Abbott Announces $14.1 Million In Grants To Texas Military Communities

The grant money will be invested in infrastructure projects and other initiatives to increase the military value of military installations in Texas and protect jobs.

Press Release

Mar 31

Governor Abbott Announces Comfort Food Care Packages For Texas Youth And Families

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the CFCP program to provide meals for at-risk youth and families in communities across Texas as the state responds to COVID-19.

Press Release

Mar 31

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Implementing Essential Services And Activities Protocols

The protocols direct all Texans to minimize non-essential gatherings and in-person contact with people who are not in the same household.

Proclamation

Mar 31

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order, Implements Statewide Essential Services And Activities Protocols

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas

Press Release