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Sep 9

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Delivers Remarks At Unbound Houston Event In Galveston

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today delivered remarks at the Unbound Houston Brunch in Galveston, Texas.

Sep 8

Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At DHR Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center Designation Announcement, Ceremonially Signs Senate Bill 827 Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the announcement of DHR Health's Level 1 Trauma Center designation and ceremonially signed Senate Bill 827 into law in Edinburg.

Sep 7

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 118

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, September 28, 2021 as the special election date for the Texas State House of Representatives District 118 seat recently vacated by Representative Leo Pacheco.

Sep 7

Governor Abbott Announces Third Special Session Date And Agenda

Governor Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing that he will convene a third special legislative session at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021.

Sep 7

Governor Abbott Signs Election Integrity Legislation Into Law

Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 1 into law, which will uphold the integrity of elections in Texas.

Sep 3

Governor Abbott Announces Deployment Of Additional Emergency Response Resources, Personnel To Support Hurricane Ida Recovery Efforts In Louisiana

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas has deployed additional personnel and resources to support Hurricane Ida response and recovery efforts at the request of the State of Louisiana through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC).

Sep 3

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For September 2021

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $286 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of September as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 3

Governor Abbott Announces Third Annual Texas Sounds and Cities Conference

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office today announced that the Third Annual Texas Sounds & Cities Conference will be held Thursday, September 9 and Friday, September 10 in Arlington, Texas.