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Governor Abbott Welcomes Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Back To Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today welcomed the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) back to Texas, having selected the cities of Arlington and Fort Worth to host the 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) and the NFR Experience on December 3rd through the 12th.
Governor Abbott Announces Lubbock Designated As Music Friendly Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Lubbock, having completed the multi-step certification process, has been designated as a Music Friendly
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Site Selection Naming Texas The Top State For Infrastructure And Corporate Investment
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement after Site Selection Magazine named Texas the top state on its Global Groundwork Index.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The Woodlands
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that The Woodlands, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which helps to grow local jobs and local economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects and video game production.
Governor Abbott Extends Statewide Disaster Declaration For COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19. Originally issued on March 13th, the Disaster Declaration provides the state a variety of resources to effectively serve Texans as the Lone Star State continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Emergency Designation For Small Business Disaster Loans From SBA Following Hurricane Hanna
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved Texas' request for an Economic Injury Disaster Declaration in communities affected by Hurricane Hanna and granted access to its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which will provide long-term, low-interest loans to qualifying businesses in the community.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For The Month Of September
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $188 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of September as the Texas continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due to Hurricane Laura
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 to apply over the phone for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to Hurricane Laura.