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Mar 18

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration, Provides Update On State’s Response To Wildfire Activity In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 11 Texas counties in response to wildfire activity throughout several communities.

Mar 18

ICYMI: Operation Lone Star Continues To Secure The Border, Crack Down On Human Smuggling

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.

Mar 18

Governor Abbott Welcomes Sovereign Flavors To Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after Sovereign Flavors announced that they will relocate their headquarters to Texas from California.

Mar 17

Governor Abbott Holds Roundtable In Houston On Texas Business Climate

Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable at Pieper-Houston Electric to discuss Texas’ strong business climate and its continuing rapid growth.

Mar 16

Governor Abbott, TDEM Activate Additional State Resources For Escalated Fire Weather Conditions in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state resources as escalated fire weather conditions continue to impact the state this week.

Mar 16

Governor Abbott Statement On Fatal Vehicle Crash Near Andrews, Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the fatal vehicle crash near Andrews in West Texas that killed nine people and critically injured two others last night.

Mar 15

Governor Abbott, TDEM Mobilize State Resources To Address Increased Fire Weather Conditions For Portions Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state resources as Texas faces increased fire weather conditions this week.

Mar 14

Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting Of Bastrop County Sheriff’s Deputy

Governor Abbott today issued a statement after Bastrop County Sheriff's Deputy Sawyer Wilson was shot in the line of duty late last night.