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Governor Abbott Announces Rebuild Texas Website For Communities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch by the Governor's Commission to Rebuild Texas of www.RebuildTexas.Today, a real-time information resource for local officials in the communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Proclaims September 12th As “Hand In Hand Day” In Texas To Help Those Affected By Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation officially designating September 12th “Hand In Hand Day” in the State of Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Temporary No-Cost Replacement For License to Carry Permits
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide no-cost replacements of License to Carry a Handgun (LTC) cards and Private Security Board (PSB) licensee cards for eligible residents who have had their cards lost or damaged as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Proclaims Hand In Hand Day In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation officially designating September 12th “Hand In Hand Day” in the State of Texas.
Governor Abbott Presents 2017 Star Of Texas Awards
Governor Greg Abbott today presented the 2017 Star of Texas Awards to peace officers, firefighters, citizens and emergency medical first responders who have demonstrated extraordinary valor and courage in serving and protecting Texans and Texas communities.
Texas Expands Food Benefits For Harvey Victims
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will begin offering disaster food relief, commonly known as D-SNAP, for victims of Hurricane Harvey starting Wednesday, September 13.
Governor Abbott, Commissioner Sharp Meet With Local Officials In Beaumont, TX
Governor Greg Abbott, Commissioner John Sharp of the Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas, and heads of state agencies today met with local officials in Beaumont, TX to discuss the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey and how the Commission can assist in the rebuilding and recovery effort.
Governor Abbott Requests Federal Funding For Flood And Water Infrastructure Projects
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Administrator Scott Pruitt of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing his support for a request by the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to streamline federal funding for flood and water infrastructure projects related to Hurricane Harvey.