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Governor Abbott Announces Hiring Of Additional Staff
Governor Greg Abbott today named Dr. John Zerwas as special advisor and Steve Munisteri and Mark Miner as senior advisors.
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Major Disaster Declaration For Hurricane Laura
The Governor sent a letter to President Trump in September requesting this declaration to assist in recovery efforts following the impact of the storm.
Governor Abbott Deploys DPS Resources To Houston To Combat Violent Crime, Rise In Road Rage Shootings
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide support to the Houston Police Department (HPD) in their efforts to address an alarming rise in road rage-related shootings in the city of Houston.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Launch COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program For Front Line Workers Of Small Businesses
This program will help small businesses throughout the state conduct rapid tests on employees to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Statement On Oil Storage Tank Explosion In Corpus Christi
The State of Texas is working closely with Magellan and Corpus Christi officials to aid in the emergency response efforts and to provide immediate help to those injured in the explosion.
Governor Abbott Readies State Resources Ahead Of Severe Winter Weather In West Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today readied state resources in preparation for severe winter weather that is expected to impact West Texas this weekend.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For December 2020
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide approximately $204 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of December as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Announces Initial COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution For Month Of December
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made an initial allotment of over 1.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccines to the State of Texas for the month of December.