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Governor Abbott Renews State of Disaster Following Violent Protests
Governor Abbott renews state of disaster after violent protests.
Governor Abbott Appoints Five And Names Chair To Advisory Council On Emergency Medical Services
The council recommends changes to the EMS/Trauma System in order to ensure that the community receives comprehensive and efficient emergency care.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For The Month Of August
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $185 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of August as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of College Station
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of College Station, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which helps to grow local jobs and local economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects and video game production.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Extend Flexibilities For Medicaid, CHIP Providers During COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending flexibilities to Medicaid and CHIP recipients and providers through October 23rd, 2020, as the state continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas Ranked Best Business Climate In America By Business Facilities Magazine
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after Business Facilities Magazine named Texas the state with the Best Business Climate in America:
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Emergency Services Retirement System Board Of Trustees
The board oversees and governs a dedicated retirement fund for volunteer firefighters and emergency services personnel in Texas.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Parker To Cameron County 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 will serve Cameron County.