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Sep 1

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation On Price Gouging

Governor Abbott issues proclamation concerning price gouging.

Proclamation

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Adds 3 Texas Counties To Presidential Disaster Declaration In Response To Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today added three Texas counties to the Federal Disaster Declaration previously granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 

Press Release

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Announces Michael And Susan Dell Foundation Partnership With OneStar Foundation For Hurricane Harvey Relief

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation will be collaborating with the OneStar Foundation to form a relief fund for Hurricane Harvey victims called the Rebuild Texas Fund.

Press Release

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Eases Restrictions On Truckers Bringing Fuel And Supplies Into The State

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a temporary waiver of the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), which will suspend requirements that trucking firms track and pay tax on the amount of fuel used in Texas when delivering needed relief supplies and fuel into the state.

Press Release

Aug 31

Governor Abbott And Vice President Pence Visit Texas Gulf Coast

Governor Greg Abbott and Vice President Mike Pence today visited the Texas cities of Rockport and Victoria as these communities begin the recovery process in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall near Rockport on Friday, August 25.

Press Release

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Suspends Vehicle Registration, Titling, And Inspection Rules For Victims Of Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles have temporarily suspended rules relating to vehicle registration, titling, and inspection for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Announces Day Of Prayer In Texas After Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing September 3, 2017, as a Day of Prayer in Texas.

Press Release

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Issues A Proclamation For Day Of Prayer In Texas After Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast on Friday, August 25, 2017, causing massive destruction along the Coastal Bend before moving up the Texas coast into Central and Southeast Texas resulting in unprecedented flooding and tragic loss of life; and

Proclamation