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Governor Greg Abbott Again Declares Disaster Proclamation Extension For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott today extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response Drought Conditions Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a State Disaster Declaration for a number of Texas counties currently experiencing extraordinary drought conditions resulting in an increased threat of wildfire.
Commission To Rebuild Texas After Hurricane Harvey Update: Issue 21
Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.
Barbara Jordan Media Awards Winners Announced
The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities today announced the winners of the 35th annual Barbara Jordan Media Awards for media content produced in 2017.
Governor Abbott Visits National Guard Troops Deployed To Border
Governor Greg Abbott today visited the National Guard Armory in Weslaco, Texas, where he received a border security briefing and met with Texas Nation
Governor Abbott Appoints Burruss And Wyrick To Correctional Managed Health Care Committee
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed John Burruss, M.D. and Erin Wyrick to the Correctional Managed Health Care Committee for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021.
Governor Abbott Appoints Six To Texas Historical Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jim Bruseth, Ph.D. and Renee Dutia to the Texas Historical Commission for terms set to expire on February 1, 2019. In addition, the Governor has appointed Lilia Garcia and David Gravelle for terms set to expire on February 1, 2021, and Garrett Donnelly and Laurie Limbacher for terms set to expire on February 1, 2023.
Texas Receives $5 Billion Grant From Department Of Housing And Urban Development For Disaster Recovery
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas has been awarded $5,035,260,000 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for disaster recovery from Hurricane Harvey and previous flood events.