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Governor Abbott Praises TxDOT Debris Removal Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has now collected more than 2.4 million cubic feet, or 45 football fields, of debris left behind Hurricane Harvey in roadways across the four districts hardest hit by the storm.
Governor Abbott Announces New Brakebush Brothers Facility In Greenville
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Brakebush Brothers, Inc. will build a new 315,000 square foot processing plant in Greenville, TX.
Governor Abbott Meets With State Legislators On Harvey Response
Governor Greg Abbott and Commission to Rebuild Texas Commissioner John Sharp today joined Texas state legislators at the Federal Emergency Management Agency Joint Field Office in Austin, Texas to receive a briefing and an update on the ongoing Hurricane Harvey response efforts across the state.
Governor Abbott Statement On Graham-Cassidy Health Care Bill
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the Graham-Cassidy health care bill.
Governor Abbott Awards Grant To Establish “Crimes Against Children Unit
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a grant award from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division to the Dallas County District Attorney’s office to support the establishment of the new Crimes Against Children Unit.
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 2
Weekly update #2 on rebuilding Texas after Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Tours Housing Development Damage In Port Arthur, TX
Governor Greg Abbott today visited three Port Arthur housing developments to survey damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Again Extends Suspension Of Hotel Occupancy Tax After Hurricane Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott today extended his proclamation suspending both state and local hotel and motel occupancy taxes for relief-effort personnel and victims of Hurricane Harvey.