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Governor Abbott Mobilizes State Wildfire Response Resources, Issues Disaster Declaration For Wildfire Danger
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 191 Texas counties in response to increasing wildfire danger throughout the state.
Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Assistance For Uvalde County Following Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that Uvalde County be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration following last month’s flooding across Texas.
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Legislature Plan To Sine Die
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas House and Senate signaling that both chambers will sine die on Friday, August 15, 2025 if a quorum is not reached due to Texas House Democrats abandoning the current special session.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Storm Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe storms expected to impact Northwest and Southeast Texas through mid-week.
Texas Opens Nominations For The 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 42nd Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards.
ICYMI: Governor Abbott Presents Strait To The Heart Funds To Hill Country Flood Victims
On Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott joined with the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund in Ingram as they presented $25,000 checks to more than 60 families impacted by the catastrophic Hill Country floods.
Governor Abbott Gives Strait To The Heart Funds To Hill Country Flood Victims
Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund as they presented $25,000 checks to families impacted by the catastrophic Hill Country floods.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.6 Million In Career Training Grants For South Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced seven Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,692,417 have been awarded to seven schools in South Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).