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Sep 13

Governor Abbott Holds Briefing On Tropical Storm Nicholas, Issues Disaster Declaration For 17 Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today held a briefing at the Alternate State Operations Center in Austin where he provided an update on the state’s response to Tropical Storm Nicholas.

Sep 13

Governor Abbott Signs Damon Allen Act Into Law At Safer Houston Summit

Governor Abbott today signed Senate Bill 6, the Damon Allen Act, into law at the Texas Pastor Council's Safer Houston Summit.

Sep 12

Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level of State Operations Center In Response To Tropical Storm Nicholas

In response to severe weather threats along the Gulf Coast due to Tropical Storm Nicholas, Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to increase its readiness to Level II (Escalated Response) beginning tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. central.

Sep 11

Governor Abbott Readies Resources Along The Gulf Coast Ahead Of Tropical Weather

Governor Greg Abbott today placed resources on standby along the Gulf Coast, from Beaumont to the Rio Grande Valley, ahead of potential flooding from the tropical system in the Gulf.

Sep 10

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Marking 20th Anniversary Of 9/11

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.

Sep 10

Governor Abbott Announces Grand Prairie Designated As Music Friendly Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Grand Prairie, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).

Sep 10

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Marks 20th Anniversary Of 9/11

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited the Price of Liberty Memorial on the Texas Capitol grounds, where she laid wreaths in remembrance of the victims of 9/11 and the service members who lost their lives in the Global War on Terror.

Sep 10

Governor Abbott Presents 2021 Star Of Texas Awards

Governor Greg Abbott today presented the 2021 Star Of Texas Awards to peace officers, firefighters, and first responders who demonstrated heroism and sacrifice in service to their communities and the Lone Star State.