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Governor Abbott Statement On U.S. Military Members Killed In Kabul Airport Attack

Governor Abbott today issued a statement after it was reported that several U.S. military members were killed in an attack at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan

Governor Abbott, DSHS Announce Deployment Of Additional Medical Personnel, Equipment To Assist Hospitals With COVID-19 Response

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will be deploying an additional 2,500 medical staff to support health care facilities in Texas, including hospitals and nursing homes.

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

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will launch a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Nacogdoches.

Border Sheriffs Testify In Support Of Border Security Funding During House Appropriations Committee Hearing

During the House Appropriations Committee hearing yesterday, several border sheriffs testified in support of additional funding that is needed to secure the state's southern border.

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Maintaining Prohibition Of Vaccine Mandates In Texas

Governor Abbott today issued an Executive Order maintaining the current policy prohibiting the mandating of any COVID-19 vaccinations by any government entity in the State of Texas.

Governor Abbott Statement On Supreme Court Decision To Reinstate ‘Remain In Mexico’ Policy

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Supreme Court reinstated the Migrant Protection Protocols, also know as the "Remain in Mexico" policy.

Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Increasing Efforts To Secure The Border

Governor Greg Abbott is surging Texas National Guard to better secure the border.

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $1.4 Billion In Summer Pandemic Food Benefits For Texas Families

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a third round of federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food benefits for families with children who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to COVID-19.