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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.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval Allowing SNAP Clients To Purchase Hot Foods
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to use their food benefits to purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals due to impacts from the severe winter storm.
Governor Abbott Waives Certain Regulations To Allow Trucks From Alcohol Industry To Deliver Grocery Supplies
Governor Greg Abbott today waived regulations to enable trucks from the alcohol industry to deliver non-alcoholic grocery supplies, including bottled water and other necessities, to grocery stores.
Governor Abbott Holds Emergency Meeting With Legislature To Address Spike In Texas Energy Bills
Governor Greg Abbott today convened a meeting with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, and members of the Legislature to discuss the spike in energy bills affecting many Texans following the recent power outages throughout the state.