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Governor Abbott Directs TWC To Apply For Federal Lost Wage Assistance Funds

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has applied for additional unemployment benefit funding made available through President Trump's Lost Wage Assistance Executive Order.

Governor Abbott Statement On Industrial Fire In Grand Prairie

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the industrial fire in Grand Prairie:

Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen Announce Legislative Proposal On Police Funding

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dennis Bonnen today held a press conference in Fort Worth where they announced a legislative proposal to discourage the defunding of law enforcement in Texas.

Governor Abbott Statement On Cedar Park Police Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after it was reported that three Cedar Park Police Department officers were shot in the line of duty.

Governor Abbott Requests USDA Disaster Designation For Rio Grande Valley

Governor Greg Abbott has sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requesting a disaster designation for eight counties in the Rio Grande Valley directly impacted by Hurricane Hanna.

Governor Abbott Holds Briefing In El Paso With Local Leaders, Visits Grand Candela Memorial

Following his visit to Lubbock, Governor Abbott traveled to El Paso to meet with state representatives and local leaders to discuss the community's response to COVID-19.

Governor Abbott Statement On Austin City Council Decision To Defund Austin Police Department

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following Austin City Council's decision to cut $150 million from the Austin Police Department's budget:

Governor Abbott Visits Lubbock To Hold Briefing With Local Leaders, Provide Update On COVID-19 Response

Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to the city of Lubbock to hold a briefing with legislators and local leaders on the ongoing COVID-19 response in the region.