News – Hurricane Harvey

Jan 19

Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 15

Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.

Jan 12

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance For Hurricane Victims

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas' request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Jan 3

Governor Abbott And AG Paxton Announce Approval Of Request To Authorize FEMA Assistance For Houses Of Worship Affected By Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved their request to allow churches and religious organizations to receive the same public assistance available to other nonprofits aiding in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

Dec 21

Governor Abbott Statement On $81 Billion Disaster Aid Measure

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement regarding the proposed $81 billion disaster aid measure

Dec 21

Governor Abbott Receives Hurricane Recovery Updates, Presents Funds For Debris Removal

Governor Greg Abbott today visited Port Aransas and Port Arthur where he met with local officials and received updates on the ongoing recovery from Harvey.

Dec 21

Governor Abbott Joins Lumber Liquidators To Announce Hurricane Relief Donation

Governor Greg Abbott today visited A.C. Blunt Middle School in Aransas Pass and joined officials from Lumber Liquidators to announce more than $100,000 in donations and flooring materials to help Aransas Pass Independent School District rebuild after Hurricane Harvey.

Dec 21

Governor Abbott Receives Hurricane Recovery Update, Presents Funds For Debris Removal

Governor Greg Abbott visited League City to meet with local officials from hurricane-impacted areas of Texas and receive an update on the ongoing recovery.

Dec 18

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For TX Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.