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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.

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.