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Governor Abbott And HUD Secretary Ben Carson Hold Press Conference On Disaster Recovery

Governor Greg Abbott today joined Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, Senator Ted Cruz, Congressman John Culberson and local officials in Houston, Texas to discuss the $5 billion recently allocated to Texas for Hurricane Harvey and disaster recovery.

Governor Abbott Announces Full Compliance With School Safety Directives

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that all Texas school districts and public junior college districts are in compliance with recent state required safety and security audits.

Governor Abbott Celebrates The 70th Anniversary Of The State Of Israel

Governor Greg Abbott today attended and spoke at a celebration for the State of Israel’s 70th Independence Day, hosted by the Israeli Consulate in Houston.

Governor Abbott Statement On Passing Of Former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush.

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance

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 Hurricane Harvey survivors.

Governor Abbott Statement On Former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush

Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush.

Governor Abbott Addresses Lone Star Legislative Summit In Nacogdoches

Governor Greg Abbott today addressed the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce's Lone Star Legislative Summit at Stephen F. Austin State University.

Barbara Jordan Media Awards Winners Announced

The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities today announced the winners of the 35th annual Barbara Jordan Media Awards for media content produced in 2017.