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Governor Abbott Waives Houston-Area Tolls Ahead Of Hurricane Laura
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Transportation to waive all tolls along the agency's portion of SH 99/Grand Parkway beginning this evening at 7:00 PM ahead of Hurricane Laura.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Response To Hurricane Laura, Adds 36 Counties To State Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Alternate State Operations Center in Austin where he provided an update on the state's response to Hurricane Laura.
Governor Abbott Appoints Robertson To 385th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Leah G. Robertson as Judge of the 385th Judicial District Court in Midland County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Governor Abbott Mobilizes Texas National Guard In Response To Tropical Storms Marco, Laura
At the order of Governor Greg Abbott, more than 70 members with the Texas Army, Air National Guards, and Texas State Guard with the Texas Military Department (TMD) have been activated and are prepositioning throughout the state of Texas ahead of Tropical Storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.
Governor Abbott Announces FEMA Approval For Federal Emergency Declaration Ahead Of Tropical Storm Laura, Marco Landfall
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and President Trump have granted a Federal Emergency Declaration request for Public Assistance Category B (Emergency Protective Measures).
Governor Abbott Sets Emergency Special Election For Texas Senate District 30
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation setting the emergency special election date for Texas Senate District 30 on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.
Governor Abbott Holds Briefing, Press Conference On Hurricane Marco And Tropical Storm Laura, Requests Federal Emergency Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Alternate State Operations Center in Austin where he provided an update on the state’s response to Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura, both of which are forecast to impact parts of the Texas Coast and East Texas in the coming days.
Governor Abbott Appoints Skinner To 144th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Melisa Skinner as Judge of the 144th Judicial District Court in Bexar County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.