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Governor Abbott, TDI Announce Emergency Rule To Protect Weston Policyholders

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) has issued an emergency rule to protect Weston Property & Casualty Insurance Company policyholders this hurricane season.

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Statewide Flood Response

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at Dallas City Hall where he signed a disaster declaration for 23 counties impacted by flooding and provided an update on the state's ongoing response to severe weather and flash flooding across Texas.

Governor Abbott Condemns Harris County Plan To Defund Law Enforcement

Governor Greg Abbott today denounced Harris County attempts to reduce funding available to two Harris County Constables' Offices for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Governor Abbott Responds To President Biden’s Ongoing Attack On Permian Basin

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden in response to a potential "discretionary redesignation" of the Permian Basin by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Emergency Operations Center For Flood Response

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level II (Escalated Response) in support of the state’s response to flooding impacting communities across Texas.

Governor Abbott Holds Statewide Weather Briefing As Excessive Rain, Flash Flooding Threatens Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today led a statewide weather call with more than 350 local emergency response officials, including mayors, county judges, first responders, and private sector partners, from all regions across Texas.

Operation Lone Star Provides Vital Relief To Overrun Border Communities

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.

Governor Abbott Celebrates Continuing Jobs Surge In Texas

Governor Abbott Celebrates Continuing Jobs Surge In Texas.