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Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For November 2020
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $202 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of November as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor’s Broadband Development Council Issues First Report To Texas Legislature
The Governor's Broadband Development Council (GBDC) has issued its first report to the Texas Legislature.
Sexual Assault Survivors’ Task Force Issues First Biennial Report To Texas Legislature
The Office of the Governor's Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force (SASTF) today issued its first Biennial Report to the Texas Legislature.
Governor Abbott, TEA Issue Report Showing Teacher Pay Raises For 2019-2020 School Year
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) today released a report showing significant pay raises for Texas teachers for the 2019-2020 academic year as a result of House Bill 3 (HB 3).
Governor Abbott Announces New Braunfels Designated As Music Friendly Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that New Braunfels, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Governor Abbott Statement On Justice Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation To United States Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement congratulating Justice Amy Coney Barrett on her confirmation to the United States Supreme Court:
Governor Abbott Announces Additional HHS Resources To Mitigate COVID-19 In El Paso
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) activated additional resources to help combat COVID-19 in the El Paso region.
State Of Texas To Establish Alternate Care Site In El Paso To Expand Hospital Capacity
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management is establishing an alternate care site in El Paso to expand hospital capacity in the region. The facility will provide El Paso with additional hospital beds, medical equipment, and medical personnel to assist with the region's COVID-19 response.