News

Mar 14

Governor Abbott Waives Certain State Trucking Regulations To Expedite Delivery Of Resources Around Texas

Governor Abbott Waives Certain State Trucking Regulations To Expedite Delivery Of Resources Around Texas

Press Release

Mar 13

Governor Abbott Holds Press Conference On Coronavirus, Declares State Of Disaster For All Texas Counties

The Governor also announced several new actions Texas is taking to mitigate the spread of the virus, including declaring a State of Disaster in all Texas counties.

Press Release

Mar 13

Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster In Texas Due To COVID-19

Pursuant to his powers as Governor of the State of Texas, Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation certifying that COVID-1 9 poses an imminent threat of disaster in the state and declaring a state of disaster for all counties in Texas.

Proclamation

Mar 12

Governor Abbott Holds Call With Texas Legislators, Mayors, And County Judges To Provide Update On Coronavirus Efforts

Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a conference call with Texas legislators, mayors, and county judges to provide an update on the state's ongoing efforts to combat coronavirus (COVID-19).

Mar 12

Texas Holocaust And Genocide Commission Seeks Applications For Inaugural Berkowitz Institute

The Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission (THGC) is now accepting applications for the inaugural Peter N. Berkowitz Institute.

Press Release

Mar 11

Governor Abbott, DSHS Commissioner Hellerstedt Urge Texans To Take Preventative Measures Against Coronavirus

Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner John Hellerstedt, MD, today urged Texans to continue taking preventative measures against Coronavirus.

Press Release

Mar 11

Governor Abbott, Texas Division Of Emergency Management Appeal FEMA Public Assistance Denial For Tropical Storm Imelda

The Governor initially requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance for six Texas counties in October 2019 following widespread damage and severe flooding from the storm.

Press Release

Mar 10

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Remarks At Dripping Springs High School Service Day

The First Lady discussed the importance of service to the community, and the positive impact of Texans helping their fellow Texans.

Press Release