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Sep 19

Governor Abbott Lowers Texas Flags To Honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered all Texas flags to be lowered to honor the life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Sep 18

Governor Abbott Readies Resources As Tropical Depression Travels Through The Gulf

Governor Greg Abbott today placed resources on standby along the Gulf Coast in anticipation of severe weather resulting from a Tropical Depression in the Gulf.

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Huntsville

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Huntsville, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Expands Capacity For Certain Services In Texas, Announces Guidance For Nursing Home, Long-Term Care Visitations

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to provide an update on the state's ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19.

Sep 16

Governor Abbott Announces New Ariat Regional Headquarters In Fort Worth

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Ariat International, Inc. (Ariat) will establish a new regional distribution hub and corporate office that will serve as its western U.S. regional headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas

Sep 15

Governor Abbott Announces Wesco Aircraft Headquarters Relocation to Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp., which now operates under the brand name Incora™ (Wesco), will relocate its headquarters from California to Fort Worth, Texas, bringing more than $6 million in capital investment and expanding its presence in the state to include up to 239 jobs.

Sep 15

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacements For Eight Disaster Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients for food lost or destroyed due to Hurricane Laura in eight of the impacted counties: Hardin, Jefferson, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby and Tyler.

Sep 15

Governor Abbott Releases New PSA Encouraging Texans To Get A Flu Shot

Governor Greg Abbott today released a new public service announcement (PSA) encouraging Texans to get a flu shot.