News

Aug 27

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.

Press Release

Aug 26

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.

Press Release

Aug 26

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.

Press Release

Aug 26

Governor Abbott Requests Additional Counties for Hurricane Harvey Disaster Declaration

Governor Abbott adds 20 counties to original disaster declaration on August 23, 2017.

Proclamation

Aug 25

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.

Press Release

Aug 25

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.

Aug 25

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.

Press Release

Aug 25

Proclamation Issued Suspending Hotel And Motel Taxes During Hurricane Harvey

Proclamation issued by Governor Abbott suspending hotel and motel taxes during Hurricane Harvey.

Proclamation