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Governor Abbott Requests Disaster Assistance For Additional Counties Impacted By Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request additional counties be added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration for severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.
President Biden Partially Approves Governor Abbott’s Request For Major Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather, Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Joe Biden approved the state’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Texas counties impacted by severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.
Operation Lone Star Deploys Drone Technology To Stop Illegal Crossings
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together to secure the border; stop t
Texas Triples U.S. Job Growth Rate In April
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of the growing Texas workforce and diverse Texas economy following the release of employment numbers showing Texas tripled the monthly job growth rate of the U.S., adding 42,600 non-farm jobs in April.
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Severe Weather In Southeast Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement on the severe weather and tornadoes that have impacted communities in Southeast Texas.
Governor Abbott Dedicates DPS Fallen Officers Memorial In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today participated in the dedication ceremony for the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) new Fallen Officers Memorial during their annual Peace Officers Memorial Service in Austin.
Governor Abbott Pardons Daniel Perry Following Board Recommendation
Governor Abbott today issued a proclamation granting a full pardon to U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry following a unanimous recommendation by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration For Severe Weather, Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas communities impacted by recent severe weather and flooding that began on April 26.