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First Lady Cecilia Abbott Meets With Local Officials And Business Leaders In The Rio Grande Valley
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited the Rio Grande Valley where she made stops in Harlingen and Raymondville to speak with local elected officials and business leaders.
Governor Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted Texas' request to extend the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Texas Wins Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup Award For The Sixth Straight Year
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has been awarded Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup for a record-breaking 6th year in a row.
Commission To Rebuild Texas After Hurricane Harvey Update: Issue 18
Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.
Governor Abbott Orders Immediate Action To Ensure Safety Of College Campuses In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Commissioner Raymund Paredes, calling for immediate action to address and ensure the safety of Texas' college campuses following the recent tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.
Governor Abbott Meets With Members Of The Texas Congressional Delegation
Governor Greg Abbott today met with members of the Texas Congressional Delegation in Washington D.C. to discuss Texas' ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Harvey. A readout of the meeting can be found below.
Governor Abbott Meets With President Trump And Federal Officials In Washington D.C.
Governor Greg Abbott today met with a number of federal officials in Washington D.C including President Donald Trump and various cabinet secretaries to discuss a range of issues facing Texas and our nation.
Governor Abbott Commutes Death Sentence Of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation commuting the death sentence of Thomas Bartlett Whitaker following a unanimous decision by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.