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Governor Abbott, TDHCA Extend Housing Tax Credit Application Deadline
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) have extended the submission deadline for housing tax credit applications.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacements For 66 Disaster Counties
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in 66 impacted counties for food lost or destroyed due to winter storm Uri, which began on Feb. 11.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three to Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Mike Arismendez, Ezzard Castillo, and Ricardo Solis, Ph.D. to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs for terms set to expire on February 1, 2025.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Kinsel and Koehler to Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council
Governor Greg Abbott today reappointed Leslie Kinsel and Natalie Cobb Koehler to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott Names Miller Chair of the Texas Early Learning Council
Governor Greg Abbott has named Reagan Miller as Chair of the Texas Early Learning Council for a term to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.
Governor Abbott Statement On Resignation Of ERCOT Leadership
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the resignation of the Electric Reliability Council Of Texas (ERCOT) board members, including the chairman and vice-chairman.
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election Date For 6th Congressional District
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, May 1, 2021, as the special election date to fill the 6th Congressional District seat recently vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright.
Governor Abbott, TSBPE Announce Additional 500 Licensees To Assist Texans With Plumbing Repairs
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSPBE) today announced that the board has identified an additional 500 licensees, as of Sunday, who are capable of performing plumbing under general supervision.