News – Press Release

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). 

Sep 1

Governor Abbott Announces Michael And Susan Dell Foundation Partnership With OneStar Foundation For Hurricane Harvey Relief

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation will be collaborating with the OneStar Foundation to form a relief fund for Hurricane Harvey victims called the Rebuild Texas Fund.

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Eases Restrictions On Truckers Bringing Fuel And Supplies Into The State

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a temporary waiver of the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), which will suspend requirements that trucking firms track and pay tax on the amount of fuel used in Texas when delivering needed relief supplies and fuel into the state.

Aug 31

Governor Abbott And Vice President Pence Visit Texas Gulf Coast

Governor Greg Abbott and Vice President Mike Pence today visited the Texas cities of Rockport and Victoria as these communities begin the recovery process in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall near Rockport on Friday, August 25.

Aug 31

Governor Abbott Suspends Vehicle Registration, Titling, And Inspection Rules For Victims Of Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles have temporarily suspended rules relating to vehicle registration, titling, and inspection for victims of Hurricane Harvey.