News – Press Release

Sep 4

FEMA Grants Governor Abbott’s Request For Community Disaster Loans For Texas Cities Affected By Harvey

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today granted Governor Abbott's request for Community Disaster Loan assistance for Texas localities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Sep 4

Governor Abbott Adds 7 Texas Counties To Presidential Disaster Declaration In Response To Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today requested seven additional Texas counties be added to the Federal Disaster Declaration previously granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Sep 4

Governor Abbott Requests FEMA Community Disaster Loans For Texas Cities Affected By Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department Of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding Community Disaster Loan assistance for Texas localities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

Sep 3

Governor Abbott Meets With Senate And House Leaders Regarding Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott this evening met with Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul regarding Hurricane Harvey.

Sep 3

Governor Abbott Statement On Rebuild Texas Fund

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement encouraging Americans across the country to come together and assist Texans as they rebuild their lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Sep 2

Governor Abbott And President Trump Visit Houston

Governor Greg Abbott and Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today greeted President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump as they landed in Houston, Texas to survey the the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Warns Against Price-Gouging In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation reaffirming Texas' firm stance against price-gouging across the entire state in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. 

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Adds 3 Texas Counties To Presidential Disaster Declaration In Response To Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today added three Texas counties to the Federal Disaster Declaration previously granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).