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Governor Abbott Submits Formal Appeal Of Federal Emergency Declaration Denial For State Of Texas In Response To Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden formally requesting an appeal of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial of an emergency disaster declaration for the State of Texas as a result of the crisis at the Texas-Mexico Border.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Port Arthur
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Port Arthur, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which for 50 years has helped grow local jobs and economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, video game, and extended reality (XR) production.
Governor Abbott, State Governors Outline 10-Point Plan To Combat Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference with nine other state governors in Mission, Texas to discuss the ongoing crisis at the border as well as what Texas is doing to keep communities safe in the midst of President Joe Biden's disastrous open border policies.
Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting At Timberview High School In Arlington
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following reports of a shooting at Timberview High School in Arlington, Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces San Marcos Designated As Music Friendly Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that San Marcos, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Governor Abbott Announces New Leprino Foods Facility in Lubbock
Governor Greg Abbott today announced at a press conference that Leprino Foods Company ("Leprino Foods") will establish a new dairy products manufacturing facility in Lubbock, Texas.
Governor Abbott Adds Illegal Voting Penalty Increase To Third Special Session Agenda
Governor Greg Abbott today submitted a message to the Secretary of the Senate identifying legislation to increase the penalties for illegal voting as an additional agenda item for the Third Special Session that began on Monday, September 20.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For October
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing almost $294 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of October as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.