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Aug 28

Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Assistance for Hidalgo County Following Hurricane Hanna

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) asking the agency to declare Hidalgo County a disaster area following the impact of Hurricane Hanna in July.

Aug 27

Governor Abbott Surveys Hurricane Laura Damage, Provides Update On Response And Recovery Efforts In Orange

Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to Southeast Texas to survey the damage from Hurricane Laura and meet with local officials.

Aug 26

Governor Abbott Suspends Certain Commercial Trucking Regulations Ahead Of Hurricane Laura Landfall

Governor Greg Abbott today waived several regulations related to commercial vehicles to assist in Texas' response to Hurricane Laura.

Aug 26

Governor Abbott Adds 3 Counties To State Disaster Declaration in the Wake of Hurricane Laura.

Governor Abbott Adds 3 Counties To State Disaster Declaration as Hurricane Laura makes landfall.

Aug 26

Governor Abbott Provides Update On Hurricane Laura, Urges Texans To Prepare For Impact Of Storm

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Austin where he provided an update on the state's ongoing response to Hurricane Laura, which is expected to make landfall this evening as a Category 4 hurricane with catastrophic storm surge, extreme winds, heavy rain, river flooding, and flash flooding throughout Southeast Texas.

Aug 25

Governor Abbott Waives Houston-Area Tolls Ahead Of Hurricane Laura

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Transportation to waive all tolls along the agency's portion of SH 99/Grand Parkway beginning this evening at 7:00 PM ahead of Hurricane Laura.

Aug 25

Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Response To Hurricane Laura, Adds 36 Counties To State Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Alternate State Operations Center in Austin where he provided an update on the state's response to Hurricane Laura.

Aug 24

Governor Abbott Appoints Robertson To 385th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Leah G. Robertson as Judge of the 385th Judicial District Court in Midland County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2020, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.