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Dec 18

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For TX Counties Impacted By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending the State Disaster Declaration for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Dec 16

Governor Abbott Attends Wreaths Across America Event At Texas State Cemetery

Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery where he joined Wreaths Across America in honoring Texas veterans.

Dec 15

Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 13

Governor Greg Abbott gives top-line information on progress being made by the Commission to Rebuild Texas.

Dec 14

Governor Abbott Meets With Texas Military Leaders Following 2017 Texas Military Summit

Governor Greg Abbott today met with commanders of U.S. military installations in Texas following the Texas Military Summit hosted by the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC).

Dec 13

Governor Abbott Announces $20 Million In Grants To Texas Military Installations

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a new round of grants totaling $20 million from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program to various military installations in Texas.

Dec 13

Governor Abbott Asks Texas Rangers To Investigate Reports Of Misconduct At The Texas Juvenile Justice Department

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw requesting the Texas Rangers open an investigation into reports of sexual misconduct and inappropriate relationships by state employees at the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

Dec 12

Governor Abbott Meets With Department Of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen

Governor Greg Abbott today met with United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

Dec 11

Governor Abbott Attends Grand Opening For New Tenaris Mill In Bay City

Governor Greg Abbott joined Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and local leaders for the grand opening ceremony of Tenaris' new $1.8 billion seamless pipe mill in Bay City, Texas.