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Governor Abbott Receives Briefing From DSHS Commissioner Hellerstedt On Texas’ Zika Preparedness And
Governor Greg Abbott today met with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner John Hellerstedt to receive an update on Texas’ Zika Preparedness and Response Plan and discuss the next steps in combatting the virus. During the meeting,
Office Of The Governor Offers Reward In Murder Case Of Sheriff’s Deputy Craig Hutchinson
Texas Crime Stoppers, operating within the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division, has announced a cash reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Travis County Sheriff’s Deputy Sergeant Craig Hutchinson.
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Additional Texas Counties
The federal government today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Public Assistance for Austin, Brazoria, Burleson, Hardin, Liberty, Montgomery, Navarro, Throckmorton and Waller Counties.
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Voter ID Law
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the 5th Circuit Court’s Voter ID ruling.
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Additional Texas Counties
The federal government today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Public Assistance for seventeen additional counties.
Texas Music Office Launches Texas Music License Plate Grant Program
The Texas Music Office (TMO), operating within the Office of the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Division, has launched the Texas Music License Plate Grant Program to fund the purchase of musical instruments and music lessons for underserved Texas school children.
What They Are Saying About Governor Abbott’s Police Protection Act
“Greg Abbott Is Fighting Back” … “We Firmly Support” … “Sending A Stronger Message”
Governor Abbott Announces Police Protection Act
Governor Greg Abbott today announced an effort to strengthen penalties for crimes committed against law enforcement officers – the Police Protection Act.