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Governor Abbott Again Extends Proclamation Suspending Hotel And Motel Taxes During Hurricane Harvey
Proclamation again extended by Governor Abbott suspending hotel and motel taxes during Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Appoints Sullivan Commissioner Of Insurance
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kent Sullivan as Commissioner of Insurance for a term set to expire February 1, 2019.
Governor Abbott Visits Rockport With George Strait To Meet With Texans Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott today joined George Strait and Acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke to meet with Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey in Rockport, TX.
Extended Disaster Declaration 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 Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
Governor Abbott Appoints And Names Walker Chair Of Public Utility Commission Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed DeAnn Walker to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for a term set to expire September 1, 2021.
Governor Abbott And AG Paxton Urge President Trump To Authorize FEMA Disaster Assistance For Houses Of Worship In Wake Of Hurricane Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today sent a letter to President Trump, urging him to ensure that churches and other religious organizations are treated equally with other nonprofits and not excluded from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster funding for victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Praises Debris Removal Efforts By TxDOT
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that TxDOT has removed approximately 432,000 cubic feet (8 football fields) of debris from city and county roadways in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.