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Governor Abbott Requests The Addition Of Counties To Presidential Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) add 12 Texas counties to the Presidential Disaster Declaration granted last week.
Governor Abbott Visits Hurricane Shelter In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited with Texans seeking refuge from Hurricane Harvey at a Red Cross Shelter in Austin, Texas.
Governor Abbott Adds 20 Texas Counties To State Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today expanded his state disaster declaration to include 20 additional Texas counties in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Requests Additional Counties for Hurricane Harvey Disaster Declaration
Governor Abbott adds 20 counties to original disaster declaration on August 23, 2017.
FEMA Grants Governor Abbott’s Request For A Presidential Disaster Declaration
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) tonight has granted Governor Greg Abbott's Request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration in response to Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Suspends Hotel Occupancy Tax
Governor Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending statewide both the state and local Hotel and Motel Occupancy Tax for relief-effort personnel and victims of the storm.
Governor Abbott Visits Hurricane Shelter In San Antonio
Greg Abbott today visited with Texans seeking refuge from Hurricane Harvey at a shelter in San Antonio. During his visit, he reaffirmed his first priority is the safety of those in the storm’s path.
Proclamation Issued Suspending Hotel And Motel Taxes During Hurricane Harvey
Proclamation issued by Governor Abbott suspending hotel and motel taxes during Hurricane Harvey.