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Jun 19

Governor Abbott Amends Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023

Governor Abbott Amends Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023

Proclamation

Jun 18

Governor Abbott Provides Update On State’s Ongoing Response To Severe Storms In Northeast Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the state’s ongoing response and recovery as severe storms bringing damaging wind, large hail, and heavy rainfall impact Northeast Texas communities.

Press Release

Jun 17

Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Response Following Perryton Tornado Damage

Governor Greg Abbott today held a briefing with state and local officials in Perryton and provided an update on the state’s ongoing response and recovery efforts at a press conference at the Ochiltree County Law Enforcement Center following severe storms and tornadoes on Thursday night in Ochiltree and Cass counties.

Press Release

Jun 17

Governor Abbott Adds Additional Counties To Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023

Governor Abbott Adds Additional Counties To Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In June 2023

Proclamation

Jun 16

Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Protect Lives, Rights Of Texans

Governor Greg Abbott this week signed laws to empower Texas parents, protect Texans from the growing national fentanyl crisis, and safeguard women's sports passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Capitol.

Press Release

Jun 16

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Perryton Tornado Response

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for Texas communities impacted by severe storms and tornadoes that caused significant damage to homes and businesses in Ochiltree and Cass counties.

Press Release

Jun 16

Governor Abbott Names New Deputy Chief Of Staff

Governor Greg Abbott today named Angela Colmenero as his new Deputy Chief of Staff. Jordan Hale, who began serving as Deputy Chief of Staff in October 2018, will be departing the Office of the Governor at the end of June.

Press Release

Jun 16

Operation Lone Star Expands Successful Migrant Busing Strategy

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.

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