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USDA Grants Governor Abbott’s Requests For Resources For Panhandle Wildfires
Following devastating wildfires in the Texas Panhandle and Governor Greg Abbott’s request for assistance, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made critical resources available for those affected.
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To One Call Board Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jason Hartgraves and Janie Walenta, and appointed Jesus Antonio Garza and James Schneider to the One Call Board of Texas for terms set to expire on August 31, 2018. Additionally, he reappointed Barry Calhoun, and appointed Roberto De Leon, Jeff Carroll, and Senaida “Sandy” Galvan for terms set expire on August 31, 2019.
Governor Abbott Reappoints McClure And Gouyton To The Texas Civil Commitment Office
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Katie McClure and Rona Stratton Gouyton to the Texas Civil Commitment Office for terms set to expire February 1, 2019.
Governor Abbott Hosts SXSW Tech Meetup At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception for tech industry leaders at the Governor's Mansion as part of SXSW.
Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster For Six Texas Counties
Following major wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, Governor Greg Abbott today declared a State of Disaster in the following counties: Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Roberts and Wheeler.
Disaster Proclamation Issued For Six Texas Panhandle Counties
Governor Abbott declares a state of disaster for six Texas counties.
Governor Abbott Calls For Temporary Suspension Of Grazing Restrictions After Wildfires In Texas Panh
Governor Greg Abbott today joined Governors Sam Brownback of Kansas, Susana Martinez of New Mexico, and Mary Fallin of Oklahoma in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calling for the temporary suspension of grazing restrictions in the Conservation Reserve Program after devastating wildfires.
Governor Abbott Names Harris As Vice-Chair Of The Governor’s Commission For Women
Governor Greg Abbott has named Karen Harris vice-chair of the Governor's Commission for Women.