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Sep 8

Governor Abbott Announces Completion Of Superfund Site Inspections

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and have completed the initial assessments of all 60 Superfund sites in the affected area caused by Hurricane Harvey.

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Sep 8

Governor Abbott Announces Education Hotline For Parents In Victoria, TX

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the creation of a telephone hotline by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for parents in the Victoria area to receive updates regarding public education announcements following Hurricane Harvey.

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Sep 8

Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Harvey Relief Bill

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Congress passed a $15.3 billion relief package in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

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Sep 8

Governor Abbott Statement On Earthquake In Mexico

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after an 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit Mexico.

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Sep 7

Governor Abbott, Commissioner Sharp Meet With Local Officials In Corpus Christi And Richmond, 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 Corpus Christi and Richmond to begin discussions on the rebuilding process following Hurricane Harvey.

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Sep 7

Governor Abbott Statement On U.S. Senate Vote To Approve Hurricane Harvey Funding

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after the United States Senate voted to allocate $15.25 billion as an initial down payment to Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

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Sep 7

Governor Abbott Directs Tri-Agency Partners To Design Workforce Response To Support Communities Impacted By Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today has charged Tri-Agency Workforce Partners, including the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas Education Agency and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board with developing an education and workforce training plan to support the rebuilding of communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey and to put Texans back to work.

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Sep 7

Governor Abbott Extends Suspension Of Hotel Occupancy Tax After Hurricane Harvey

Governor Abbott today extended his proclamation suspending both the state and local Hotel and Motel Occupancy Tax for relief-effort personnel and victims of the storm statewide.

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