News – Press Release
Goldman Sachs & Rebuild Texas Fund Announce Microloan Program for Small Businesses Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott today joined representatives from Goldman Sachs, LiftFund, and the Rebuild Texas Fund to announce a new $7 million microloan program for small businesses affected by Harve
Texas, CA, FL, & Puerto Rico Urge Congress to Pass Additional Disaster Funding
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, California Governor Jerry Brown, Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló and Florida Governor Rick Scott today issued a joint letter urging the U.S. Senate to improve and expeditiously pass supplemental disaster funding, and for Congress to send the bill to the President.
Governor Abbott, House And Senate Leadership, Grant Texas General Land Office Funding Request To Continue Housing Programs For Harvey Victims
Governor Greg Abbott, in partnership with Texas House and Senate leadership, today approved a request by the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for $38.6 million in disaster-related aid to fund critical direct housing programs across the Gulf region in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Asks President Trump To Approve 1115 Waiver For Texas’ Women’s Health Program
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking him to approve an 1115 Waiver that would reestablish a federal partnership for Texas’ women’s health program.
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 15
Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.
Governor Abbott Statement On Austin And Dallas Named As Finalists For Amazon’s HQ2
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after Amazon announced the top 20 cities being considered for HQ2, which includes both Austin and Dallas, TX.
Gov Greg Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For Texas Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott today extended the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center In Anticipation Of Severe Winter Weather Conditions In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level from Level 4 (Normal Conditions) to Level 3 (Increased Readiness) at 8:00 p.m. today as winter weather and cold temperatures are expected to impact much of the state during the next few days.