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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Baytown
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Baytown, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.
Texas Launches Upgraded State Of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) Database
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch of the enhanced State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry (STEAR) database.
Governor Abbott Congratulates City Of Early As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Early on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For Southeast Texas Tornadoes
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Southeast Texas communities impacted by severe weather and tornadoes in December.
Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Laredo Water Supply Issue
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration approved his request for a disaster declaration for Webb County following prolonged boil water notices caused by a water connection issue in Laredo in October.
Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For Laredo Water Supply Issue
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Webb County following prolonged boil water notices caused by a water connection issue in Laredo in October.
Governor Abbott Orders Flags To Full-Staff In Honor Of Inauguration Day
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered all flags to be raised to full-staff at the Texas Capitol and all state buildings on January 20, 2025, in honor of Inauguration Day.
Governor Abbott Deploys Firefighting Resources To Assist California Wildfire Response Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy firefighters, emergency management and medical personnel, fire engines, and equipment to assist with wildfire response efforts in California following a request from CAL FIRE through the California Office of Emergency Services.