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Dec 11

Governor Abbott Approves Activation Of Texas A&M Task Force 1 In Response To Deadly Tornadoes In Western Kentucky

At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Governor Greg Abbott has approved the activation of 10 Texas A&M Task Force 1 personnel to deploy the Central Incident Support Team cache, which is part of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue System, in response to the catastrophic tornadoes that occurred in Western Kentucky overnight.

Dec 10

Governor Abbott’s Texas Task Force On Concert Safety Holds Meeting In Arlington

Governor Greg Abbott's Texas Task Force on Concert Safety yesterday held their third meeting, and first in-person meeting, at Choctaw Stadium (formerly Global Life Park) in Arlington.

Dec 10

Governor Abbott Swears-In Supreme Court of Texas Justice Rebeca Huddle At State Capitol

Governor Greg Abbott today swore-in Supreme Court of Texas Justice Rebeca Huddle during her investiture ceremony at the State Capitol.

Dec 8

Governor Abbott, TDEM Deploy Wildfire Response Resources In Panhandle, South Plains

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to ready and activate resources ahead of elevated conditions for fire danger in the Texas Panhandle and South Plains.

Dec 8

Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Workforce Commission Letter To Employers Regarding Executive Order GA-40

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) letter to Texas employers clarifying the state's law on COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the workplace

Dec 7

Governor Abbott Thanks Tennessee Governor Bill Lee For Operation Lone Star Support

Governor Greg Abbott today thanked Tennessee Governor Bill Lee following Governor Lee's announcement that the Tennessee Guard will deploy an additional 50 members to the Texas-Mexico border in early 2022.

Dec 7

Governor Abbott, DSHS Launch COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In El Paso

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), in partnership with local officials, will launch a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in El Paso.

Dec 3

Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Mesquite Police Officer

Governor Abbott today issued a statement after the death of a Mesquite Police Department officer who was shot in the line of duty earlier this afternoon.