News

May 30

Presidential Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties

On Friday afternoon, Governor Greg Abbott requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas counties due to damage sustained from the severe weather, tornadoes and flooding. The President this evening granted the request for funds that will aid Texas counties as they continue to recover and rebuild.

Press Release

May 29

Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration as a result of the damage sustained from the severe weather, tornado and flooding that began on May 4, 2015 and continues across the state.

Press Release

May 29

Governor Abbott Again Adds To Disaster Declaration

Governor Abbott issued Emergency Disaster Proclamations on May 11, May 15, May 25 and May 26, 2015, certifying that the severe weather, tornado and flooding event that began on May 4, 2015, has caused a disaster in many Texas counties. Severe weather, tornadoes and flooding continue in these and other counties in Texas.

Proclamation

May 29

WEB VIDEO: Governor Abbott Leads Transformation Of Early Education In Texas

Following Governor Greg Abbott signing his emergency early education initiatives into law on Thursday, the Office of the Governor today released a web video highlighting Governor Abbott’s plan to elevate Texas’ education system to be number one in the nation, beginning with the implementation of high-quality education standards for Texas Pre-K students.

Press Release

May 28

Governor Abbott Signs Emergency Early Education Bills

Governor Greg Abbott today signed four bills implementing his emergency early education initiative.

Press Release

May 27

Governor Abbott Statement On EPA Water Regulations

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement regarding the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water Rule.

Press Release

May 26

Governor Abbott Adds To Disaster Declaration

Governor of the State of Texas, issued Emergency Disaster Proclamations on May 11, May 15 and May 25, 2015, certifying that the severe weather, tornado and flooding event that began on May 4, 2015, has caused a disaster in many Texas counties.

Proclamation

May 26

Governor Abbott Statement On Executive Action Ruling

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled President Obama’s executive action granting legal status to millions of undocumented immigrants to be unlawful.

Press Release