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Aug 13

Governor Abbott Congratulates Cedar Park On Earning Grand Slam Of “Friendly Texas” Certifications

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Cedar Park on being the third Texas community to earn the grand slam of “Friendly Texas” certifications, having been designated a Film Friendly Texas, Music Friendly Texas, Digital Media Friendly Texas, and now Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.

Aug 12

Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In Big Lake

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Big Lake on Thursday, August 21.

Aug 12

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.

Aug 12

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.

Aug 12

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.

Aug 11

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.

Aug 11

Texas Opens Nominations For The 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the 42nd Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards.

Aug 11

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.