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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.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacements For 66 Disaster Counties
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in 66 impacted counties for food lost or destroyed due to winter storm Uri, which began on Feb. 11.
Governor Abbott Statement On Resignation Of ERCOT Leadership
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the resignation of the Electric Reliability Council Of Texas (ERCOT) board members, including the chairman and vice-chairman.
Governor Abbott Sets Special Election Date For 6th Congressional District
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, May 1, 2021, as the special election date to fill the 6th Congressional District seat recently vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright.
Governor Abbott, TSBPE Announce Additional 500 Licensees To Assist Texans With Plumbing Repairs
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSPBE) today announced that the board has identified an additional 500 licensees, as of Sunday, who are capable of performing plumbing under general supervision.
Governor Abbott To Deliver Statewide Address On Power Outages, Winter Weather Response In Texas
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Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Additional 31 Counties For Major Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved an additional 31 Texas counties to be added to the President's Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance.
Governor Abbott Gives Update On State Efforts To Provide Water, Resources Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in San Antonio where he provided an update on the state's efforts to provide water and other resources to Texans across the state.