News

Oct 1

Governor Abbott Recognizes Corpus Christi Blue Ribbon Schools

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Corpus Christi where he recognized two Corpus Christi Independent School District (ISD) schools that have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020: the Early Childhood Development Center and Windsor Park Elementary School.

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Sends Letter To White House Requesting Major Disaster Declaration For Hurricane Laura

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a major disaster declaration for ten Texas counties to assist in recovery efforts following Hurricane Laura.

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Announces Federally Funded COVID-19 Testing Sites In McLennan County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is partnering with the State of Texas and local officials to offer temporary COVID-19 surge testing in McLennan County.

Sep 30

Governor Abbott Requests Major Disaster Declaration From White House For Hurricane Hanna

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Trump requesting a major disaster declaration for five counties in Texas following the impact of Hurricane Hanna.

Sep 30

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For October 2020

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $196 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of October as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 29

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.

Sep 28

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.

Sep 27

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.