News

Dec 7

Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program For Front Line Workers Of Small Businesses

This program will help small businesses throughout the state conduct rapid tests on employees to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. 

Press Release

Dec 6

Governor Abbott Extends State Disaster Declaration For COVID-19 in December 2020

Governor Abbott extends the state disaster declaration for COVID-19 in December 2020.

Proclamation

Dec 6

Governor Greg Abbott Extended The Disaster Declaration Following Hurricane Harvey In December 2020

Governor Greg Abbott extends the disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Proclamation

Dec 5

Governor Abbott Statement On Oil Storage Tank Explosion In Corpus Christi

The State of Texas is working closely with Magellan and Corpus Christi officials to aid in the emergency response efforts and to provide immediate help to those injured in the explosion.

Press Release

Dec 4

Governor Abbott Readies State Resources Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather In West Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today readied state resources in preparation for severe winter weather that is expected to impact West Texas this weekend.

Press Release

Dec 3

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For December 2020

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide approximately $204 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of December as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release

Dec 3

Governor Abbott Appoints Swanson To Texas Farm And Ranch Lands Conservation Council

The goal of the TFRLCP is a conservation of working lands with high values for water, fish and wildlife, and agricultural production.

Appointment

Dec 2

Governor Abbott Announces Initial COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution For Month Of December

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made an initial allotment of over 1.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines to the State of Texas for the month of December.

Press Release