News

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Suspends Vehicle Registration, Titling, And Inspection Rules For Victims Of Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles have temporarily suspended rules relating to vehicle registration, titling, and inspection for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Announces Day Of Prayer In Texas After Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing September 3, 2017, as a Day of Prayer in Texas.

Press Release

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Issues A Proclamation For Day Of Prayer In Texas After Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas coast on Friday, August 25, 2017, causing massive destruction along the Coastal Bend before moving up the Texas coast into Central and Southeast Texas resulting in unprecedented flooding and tragic loss of life; and

Proclamation

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Increases National Guard Deployment

Governor Greg Abbott has increased the number of National Guard troops to help with the response to Hurricane Harvey to 24,000.

Press Release

Aug 31

Harvey relief eligibility & how to register for assistance

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas County Judges providing detailed information regarding aid eligibility to areas affected by Harvey.

Press Release

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Statement On Court Ruling

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after a San Antonio Judge placed an injunction on Senate Bill 4, which was set to take effect on September 1st

Press Release

Aug 30

Governor Abbott Adds 14 Texas Counties To Presidential Disaster Declaration In Response To Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today requested 14 Texas counties be added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration previously granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Press Release

Aug 29

Governor Abbott Issues A Proclamation for Port Aransas Independent School District

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:  WHEREAS, a disaster proclamation was issued on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, certifying that Tropical D

Proclamation