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Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Emergency Designation For Small Business Disaster Loans From SBA Following Hurricane Hanna
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Texas' request for an Economic Injury Disaster Declaration in communities affected by Hurricane Hanna and granted access to its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which will provide long-term, low-interest loans to qualifying businesses in the community.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For The Month Of September
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $188 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of September as the Texas continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Renews State of Disaster Following Violent Protests
Governor Greg Abbott renews State of Disaster for all Texas counties following violent protests.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due to Hurricane Laura
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply over the phone for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to Hurricane Laura.
Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Hidalgo County Following Hurricane Hanna
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) asking the agency to declare Hidalgo County a disaster area following the impact of Hurricane Hanna in July.
Governor Abbott Surveys Hurricane Laura Damage, Provides Update On Response And Recovery Efforts In Orange
Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to Southeast Texas to survey the damage from Hurricane Laura and meet with local officials.
Governor Greg Abbott Issues Proclamation Calling a General Election in Texas on November 3, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott Issues Proclamation Calling a General Election in Texas on November 3, 2020.
Governor Abbott Suspends Certain Commercial Trucking Regulations Ahead Of Hurricane Laura Landfall
Governor Greg Abbott today waived several regulations related to commercial vehicles to assist in Texas' response to Hurricane Laura.