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Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Friendly Community Workshop For City Of Alpine
Governor Abbott announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Alpine will co-host a virtual Music Friendly Community workshop on Tuesday, June 9.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce Expanded Testing In Underserved Communities Disproportionately Impacted By COVID-19
TDEM is already working with local officials in the cities of Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, El Paso, Abilene, the Rio Grande Valley, the Coastal Bend, Laredo, and Midland-Odessa.
Governor Abbott Holds Briefing On Tropical Storm Cristobal, Provides Update On Hurricane Preparedness
Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference where he provided an update on Tropical Storm Cristobal, as well as hurricane preparedness and special COVID-19 considerations.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size.
Governor Abbott Announces Phase III To Open Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State’s Response To Protest Violence, Calls For Unity And Peaceful Protests
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Dallas where he provided an update on Texas' response to protest violence across the state.
Governor Abbott, U.S. Attorneys Announce Federal Prosecution For Protest Agitators Violating Federal Law
Governor Greg Abbott announced that individuals who come to Texas from out of state to engage in looting, violence, or other destructive acts in violation of federal law will be subject to federal prosecution.
Governor Abbott Surges State Resources In Response To Protest Violence
Governor Greg Abbott today surged substantial statewide resources to cities throughout Texas in response to escalating protest violence.