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Governor Abbott, TDEM Ready Resources Ahead Of Elevated Wildfire Conditions Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready resources ahead of elevated conditions for critical wildfire danger in the Texas Panhandle, South Plains, and West Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces An Additional $38.4 Million In Funding For Operation Lone Star
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will award an additional $38.4 million for law enforcement, jail operations, and court administration activities in direct support of Operation Lone Star (OLS).
Governor Abbott Announces Additional $123.3 Million In Education Funding
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the State of Texas will invest an additional $123.3 million in federal funds to support education.
Governor Abbott Debuts Texas Border Wall In Rio Grande City
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference debuting the construction of the Texas border wall in Rio Grande City — just six months after he announced Texas would build its own border wall.
Governor Abbott, TDHCA Commit 95% Of Total Funds From Texas Rent Relief Program To Texans In Need Of Rent, Utility Assistance
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has committed over 95% of total funds from the Texas Rent Relief Program to Texans who applied for assistance.
Governor Abbott, TWC Announce New Employment High Of Nearly 13 Million Jobs, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Employment Level
Texas Unemployment Rate Falls To 5.2%
Governor Abbott Meets With Texas Energy Providers To Discuss Grid Reliability, Preparedness
Governor Greg Abbott today held meetings with Texas energy providers to discuss the reliability of the power grid and preparedness ahead of the winter season.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $128 Million To Support Staffing Needs At Rural Hospitals, Nursing Facilities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing $128 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to rural hospitals and nursing facilities to support health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.