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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due To Winter Storm

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to the severe winter weather by dialing 2-1-1.

Governor Abbott Provides Update On Winter Weather Response

Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the state's ongoing response to winter weather events throughout the state.

Governor Abbott Holds Call With Representatives From Oil And Gas Refinery Industry

Governor Greg Abbott today held a call with oil and gas refinery organizations to discuss efforts to support refineries following the severe winter weather and water and power outages.

Governor Abbott Holds Call With Texas State Board Of Plumbing Examiners

Governor Greg Abbot today held a call with the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE) to discuss the current response to severe winter weather that has impacted Texas.

Governor Abbott Requests USDA Disaster Designation In Response To Winter Weather Impact

Governor Greg Abbott has requested a USDA disaster designation for Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties in response to severe winter weather that has impacted the state.

Governor Abbott Waives Certain Regulations To Help Deliver Resources To Texas Families

Governor Greg Abbott today temporarily waived certain regulations from the Department of Motor Vehicles to aid in the response to winter weather and power outages throughout the state.

Governor Abbott Declares Power System Winterization, Related Funding As Emergency Items, Provides Update On Winter Weather Response

Requests Major Disaster Declaration For Individual And Public Assistance

Governor Abbott Gives Update On State Response To Severe Winter Weather, Power Outages

Governor Abbott Gives Update On State Response To Severe Winter Weather, Power Outages