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Feb 26

Governor Abbott Announces FEMA Approval Of Additional 18 Texas Counties For Major Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has added 18 more Texas counties to President Biden's Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance.

Feb 25

Governor Abbott, TDEM Request Addition Of 54 Counties For Major Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has re-requested that an additional 54 counties be added to the federal Major Disaster Declaration

Feb 25

Governor Abbott Announces “Save Our Seniors” Initiative To Vaccinate Homebound Seniors In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Corpus Christi where he announced the statewide Save Our Seniors initiative to vaccinate homebound seniors across Texas.

Feb 25

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Bastrop County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Bastrop County, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which for 50 years has helped to grow local jobs and economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects, and video game production.

Feb 25

Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch Call Center To Assist Texans With Texas Individual Assistance Reporting Tool

Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), with the assistance of the Texas Military Department, launched a call center to assist Texans, who have limited or no internet access, with completing the State of Texas Assessment Tool (iSTAT).

Feb 24

Governor Abbott Delivers Televised Statewide Address On Power Outages, Winter Weather Response In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott tonight delivered a televised statewide address on the state's response to recent power outages caused by the severe winter weather as well as the actions the state is taking to ensure the reliability of Texas’ power infrastructure. 

Feb 24

Governor Abbott, TDLR Issue Temporary Waiver To Increase Fuel Supply In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) have issued a temporary waiver to increase the fuel supply in Texas.`

Feb 24

Governor Abbott, TDHCA Extend Housing Tax Credit Application Deadline

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) have extended the submission deadline for housing tax credit applications.