News

Sep 20

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey

Proclamation

Sep 20

Governor Abbott Appoints And Names Walker Chair Of Public Utility Commission Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed DeAnn Walker to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire September 1, 2021.

Appointment

Sep 20

Governor Abbott And AG Paxton Urge President Trump To Authorize FEMA Disaster Assistance For Houses Of Worship In Wake Of Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today sent a letter to President Trump, urging him to ensure that churches and other religious organizations are treated equally with other nonprofits and not excluded from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster funding for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release

Sep 20

Governor Abbott Praises Debris Removal Efforts By TxDOT

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that TxDOT has removed approximately 432,000 cubic feet (8 football fields) of debris from city and county roadways in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release

Sep 20

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To County Judges Encouraging Utilization Of Disaster Relief Funds

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the County Judges of all counties listed on the Federal Disaster

Press Release

Sep 19

Governor Abbott Suspends Trucking Regulations To Aid In Hurricane Irma Relief

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending laws and regulations related to interstate trucking through the state of Texas.

Press Release

Sep 19

Governor Abbott Suspends Trucking Regulations To Aid In Hurricane Irma Relief

Governor Abbott Suspends Trucking Regulations To Aid In Hurricane Irma Relief

Proclamation

Sep 19

Governor Abbott Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony At Charles Schwab’s New Westlake Campus

Governor Greg Abbott today attended the groundbreaking ceremony for Charles Schwab's new 70-acre campus in Westlake, Texas.

Press Release