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Governor Abbott Announces EPA Approval Of Waivers To Expedite Fuel To Texas Communities
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued waivers to increase access to gasoline and diesel fuel in certain Texas communities impacted by winter weather.
Governor Abbott Waives Certain Regulations For Qualified Plumber’s Apprentices
Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain regulations for certain registered and qualified Plumber's Apprentices in Texas.
Governor Abbott, DSHS Issue Temporary Waivers To Cover Overtime Payments For Meat Inspectors
Governor Greg Abbott has issued waivers to temporarily allow for the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to cover overtime payments for meat inspectors in Texas.
Governor Abbott Convenes Emergency Meeting To Address Spike In Texas Energy Bills
Governor Greg Abbott today is convening an emergency 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.
White House Partially Approves Governor Abbott’s Request For A Major Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Biden has partially approved Texas' request for a Major Disaster Declaration.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Urge Texans To Submit Self Reporting Damage Survey
Governor Greg Abbott and TDEM are encouraging Texans to complete the Self Reporting Damage Survey to help the state identify damages across Texas and help emergency management officials gain an understanding of damages that occurred during the recent winter weather.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Waive Certain Regulations To Support Care Facilities’ Response To Winter Weather
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission have waived certain regulations related to the intake and transfer of Texans in assisted living facilities, nursing facilities, and other long-term care facilities to aid in the response to severe winter weather events.
Governor Abbott, DSHS Suspend Regulations To Help Provide Meals To Texas Families
Governor Greg Abbott has issued waivers suspending certain regulations to help facilitate the preparation and delivery of food for Texans in the aftermath of power and water outages caused by the severe winter weather.