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Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Response To Deadly Ameba Found In Lake Jackson Water Supply
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the state's response to the presence of Naeglera Fowleri, a deadly ameba, in the City of Lake Jackson's water supply.
Governor Abbott Statement On Dr. Roderic Pettigrew, GURI Recipient, Winning National Science Board Vannevar Bush Award
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Roderic Pettigrew, Ph.D, M.D., for receiving the National Science Board's prestigious Vannevar Bush Award.
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Brazoria County In Response To Deadly Ameba Found In Lake Jackson Water Supply
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for Brazoria County in response to Naeglera Fowleri, a deadly ameba, found in the City of Lake Jackson's water supply.
Governor Abbott Statement On Amy Coney Barrett Nomination To The Supreme Court
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court by President Trump:
Governor Abbott Announces Deployment Of Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team, AgriLife Extension To Assist With California Wildfire Relief
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nine members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and six agents from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will deploy to Butte County, California on Saturday to help care for animals displaced by the ongoing wildfires.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $171 Million In CARES Act Funding For Rental Assistance, Texas Eviction Diversion Program
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the allocation of over $171 million in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which will primarily be used for targeted rental assistance for Texans at risk of becoming homeless due to eviction.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Texas’ Blue Ribbon Schools
The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups.
Governor Abbott Announces Agreement With Health Insurers To Continue Payment Parity For Telehealth
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas’ major health insurers have agreed to continue reimbursing network health care providers for telehealth appointments at the same rate which they pay for office visits through the end of 2020.