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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.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Open COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Burnet
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will open a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Burnet.
Governor Abbott Announces Intention To Appeal FEMA Denial Of Federal Emergency Declaration In Response To Border Crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) denial of Texas' Federal Emergency Declaration request as a result of the escalating crisis at the Texas-Mexico border.
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Mission Produce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony In Laredo
Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Mission Produce's new cold storage distribution center in Laredo.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Open COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In College Station
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, launched a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in College Station.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Texarkana Region
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, launched a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Nash, a suburb of Texarkana.
Governor Abbott Announces Dallas Designated As Music Friendly Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Dallas, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).