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Governor Abbott Announces Over $99 Million In Housing Tax Credits
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) awarded over $99 million in housing tax credits that will help finance the development or rehabilitation of 63 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans across the state.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Borger As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Borger on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Announces SNAP Replacement Benefits Extension Following Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to extend the time Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed by recent catastrophic flooding through August 18.
Governor Abbott Announces Four 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 Edwards, Kinney, Real, and Schleicher counties, bringing the total to 30 counties.
Governor Abbott Announces Collins Aerospace Expansion In Richardson
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, will expand its aerospace manufacturing and research and development (R&D) operations in Richardson. Collins Aerospace is a global supplier of aerospace and defense products. The project will create more than 570 new jobs and more than $57 million in capital investment.
Governor Abbott Thanks Fellow Governors For Support Following Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today thanked his fellow Governors across the country for providing critical emergency response and recovery resources to Texas following a request for support after devastating flooding across the state.
Governor Abbott Announces 2025 Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame Honorees
Governor Greg Abbott today announced five extraordinary women to be inducted this year into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in recognition of their outstanding achievements and for changing the course of Texas history.
Governor Abbott Announces Harlingen Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Harlingen has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.