News

May 28

Governor Abbott Announces Federal Approval For SNAP Hot Foods Purchases, Replacement Benefits In 5 More Counties

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients impacted by recent storms to purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits.

Press Release

May 28

Governor Abbott Announces Federal Assistance Approved For Counties Impacted By Severe Storms Over The Weekend

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a request from the State of Texas to add four Texas counties impacted by severe weather and tornadoes over the weekend to the Presidential Disaster Declaration.

Press Release

May 27

Governor Abbott Remembers Fallen Heroes At Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony in Killeen.

Press Release

May 27

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In May 2024

Governor Abbott Amends, Renews Wildfire Disaster Proclamation In May 2024

Proclamation

May 26

Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Severe Weather, Tornado Response Efforts In Valley View

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the state's ongoing response to help Texans and North Texas communities devastated by severe weather and tornadoes at a press conference following a briefing with state and local officials in Valley View.

Press Release

May 26

Governor Abbott Adds Counties To Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In May 2024

Governor Abbott Adds Counties To Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In May 2024

Proclamation

May 24

Governor Abbott Announces Glen Rose Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Glen Rose has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Press Release

May 24

Operation Lone Star Continues To Arrest Gang Members, Fugitives

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

Press Release