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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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor Abbott Announces Commission To Rebuild Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Governor's Commission to Rebuild Texas, which will be led by Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp.
Governor Abbott Signs Proclamation Creating Governor’s Commission to Rebuild Texas
Governor Greg Abbott creates the Governor's Commission To Rebuild Texas.
Governor Abbott Extends Proclamation Suspending Hotel And Motel Taxes During Hurricane Harvey
Proclamation extended by Governor Abbott suspending hotel and motel taxes during Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Suspends Waiting Period For Insurance Companies To Pay Claims To Vehicle Owners Impacted By Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott today took action to expedite insurance claims for Texans whose vehicles have been totaled by Hurricane Harvey.