News

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Increases National Guard Deployment

Governor Greg Abbott has increased the number of National Guard troops to help with the response to Hurricane Harvey to 24,000.

Press Release

Aug 31

Harvey relief eligibility & how to register for assistance

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas County Judges providing detailed information regarding aid eligibility to areas affected by Harvey.

Press Release

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Statement On Court Ruling

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after a San Antonio Judge placed an injunction on Senate Bill 4, which was set to take effect on September 1st

Press Release

Aug 30

Governor Abbott Adds 14 Texas Counties To Presidential Disaster Declaration In Response To Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today requested 14 Texas counties be added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration previously granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Press Release

Aug 29

Governor Abbott Issues A Proclamation for Port Aransas Independent School District

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:  WHEREAS, a disaster proclamation was issued on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, certifying that Tropical D

Proclamation

Aug 29

Governor Abbott Announces $25 Million In Federal Funds For TxDOT To Address Disastrous Impacts From Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is receiving $25 million in federal funds to help rehabilitate the state’s transportation network after Hurricane Harvey waged an unprecedented attack on the Lone Star State.

Press Release

Aug 29

Governor Abbott And President Trump Receive Briefing And Give Update On Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today joined President Donald J. Trump in Corpus Christi to meet with local leaders and relief organizations and receive a detailed briefing on the ongoing recovery effort.

Press Release

Aug 28

Governor Abbott Proclaims Utility Companies To Repair Service In Wake Of Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott allows utility companies to repair service in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

Proclamation