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Governor Abbott Sends Letter To U.S. Secretary Bessent Requesting Suspension of CAIR’s Tax-Exempt Status
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to request the Treasury Department launch an investigation into the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and suspend its status as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization.
Governor Abbott Statement On Retirement Of Texas HHS Executive Commissioner Young
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the retirement of Cecile Erwin Young as Executive Commissioner of Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), effective January 2, 2026.
Governor Abbott Announces San Augustine Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of San Augustine has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Announces Joint SBA Preliminary Damage Assessments For Southeast Texas Storm Damage
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) join state and local partners to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments in Southeast Texas communities impacted by recent severe storms and tornadoes.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of potential severe storms expected to impact Southeast and East Texas beginning tomorrow.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of potential severe storms expected to impact Southeast and East Texas beginning tomorrow.
Governor Abbott, First Lady Abbott Deliver Meals On Wheels For Thanksgiving
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today volunteered with Meals on Wheels Central Texas to deliver Thanksgiving meals to Texas families and homebound seniors in Austin.
Governor Abbott Demands Action On Mexico’s Water Treaty Violation
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) demand Mexico immediately address their failure to meet the minimum delivery obligations to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty.