News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Assistance For Two Additional Counties Following Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to request that two additional counties — Hamilton and Travis — be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration following recent catastrophic flooding.
Texas Leads U.S. In Annual Job Creation
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized Texas as the nation’s leader in annual job creation with a gain of 198,300 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months.
Governor Abbott Meets With Impacted Texans, First Responders In San Angelo
Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing and held a press conference at the Spur Arena on Texas’ ongoing response to severe flooding that impacted Texas. Prior to the briefing and press conference, the Governor visited the local Disaster Recovery Center to meet with Texas families, first responders, and volunteers.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Resources Ahead Of Tropical Weather Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of tropical weather expected to impact Southeast and East Texas in the next several days.
Governor Abbott Announces 5 Counties Added To State Disaster Declaration Following Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today updated his disaster declaration following recent catastrophic flooding across Texas to include Hamilton, Lampasas, Maverick, Sutton, and Uvalde counties, bringing the total to 26 counties. Additional counties may be added at a later date.
Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For Fort Worth Apartment Fire
Governor Greg Abbott today requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Texans who were impacted by the apartment complex fire in Fort Worth last month.
Governor Abbott Announces 26 Additional Counties Eligible For SNAP Hot Foods
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in 26 additional counties impacted by recent flooding to purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits.
Governor Abbott, General Nordhaus Survey Texas Flood Damage In Kerrville
Governor Greg Abbott yesterday joined Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Steven Nordhaus to receive a briefing and survey damage from recent severe flooding and heavy rainfall in Kerr County.