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Governor Abbott Holds Briefing With Beaumont Leaders, Provides Update On COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to Beaumont to hold a briefing with local officials and state representatives on the ongoing COVID-19 response in Jefferson County.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Three To OneStar Foundation
The OneStar Foundation provides technical assistance, education, information and other support to Texas’ extensive volunteer community, and improving and strengthening the state’s volunteerism and community service infrastructure.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Brown To Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority
The regional mobility authority is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to partner with the state to deliver transportation infrastructure projects that serve Webb County and the City of Laredo.
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Parks And Wildlife Department Helicopter Crash
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after a helicopter carrying three Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) employees and one contract pilot crashed yesterday on TPWD's Black Gap Wildlife Management Area in Brewster County, killing the three passengers:
Governor Greg Abbott Extended The State Disaster Declaration In August 2020
Governor Greg Abbott renews Hurricane Harvey Disaster Declaration.
Governor Greg Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration
Originally issued on March 13th, the Disaster Declaration provides the state a variety of resources to effectively serve Texans as the Lone Star State continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Extends State Disaster Declaration For COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott today extended his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Secure $1.1 Billion In Federal Funding For Nursing Facilities
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced that $1.1 billion in Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) funds have been approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to support Texas nursing facilities that provide care for individuals receiving Medicaid.