News

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

Aug 29

Governor Abbott Announces $25 Million In Federal Funds For TxDOT To Address Disastrous Impacts From Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is receiving $25 million in federal funds to help rehabilitate the state’s transportation network after Hurricane Harvey waged an unprecedented attack on the Lone Star State.

Press Release

Aug 29

Governor Abbott And President Trump Receive Briefing And Give Update On Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today joined President Donald J. Trump in Corpus Christi to meet with local leaders and relief organizations and receive a detailed briefing on the ongoing recovery effort.

Press Release

Aug 28

Governor Abbott Proclaims Utility Companies To Repair Service In Wake Of Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott allows utility companies to repair service in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

Proclamation

Aug 28

Governor Abbott Again Adds Additional Counties for Hurricane Harvey Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott adds additional counties to Hurricane Harvey disaster proclamation.

Proclamation

Aug 28

Governor Abbott Visits Coastal Bend Region And Surveys Storm Damage Left By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott visited the Coastal Bend region where he received a briefing and gave an update on Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release

Aug 28

Governor Abbott Activates Entire Texas National Guard In Response To Hurricane Harvey Devastation

Governor Greg Abbott today announced he has activated the entire Texas National Guard in response to Hurricane Harvey, bringing the total number of deployed guardsman to roughly 12,000.

Press Release

Aug 27

Governor Abbott Adds Additional 4 Texas Counties To State Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today expanded his State Disaster Declaration to include four additional Texas counties in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Press Release