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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.

Sep 1

Over 600 New Laws Go Into Effect Today In State of Texas

Over 600 new laws signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott go into effect today in the state of Texas.

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional Emergency Response Resources, Personnel To Louisiana To Support Hurricane Ida Recovery Efforts

Governor Abbott Deploys Additional Emergency Response Resources, Personnel To Louisiana To Support Hurricane Ida Recovery Efforts

Sep 1

Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In McKinney

McKinney Facility Marks 15th Regional Infusion Center Currently Operating In Texas

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Proclaims September 2021 As Preparedness Month In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation recognizing September 2021 as Preparedness Month in Texas.

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Bail Reform Legislation

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 6, also known as the Damon Allen Act, which will reform our broken bail system in Texas