News – Press Release
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor Abbott Announces Day Of Prayer In Texas After Hurricane Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing September 3, 2017, as a Day of Prayer in Texas.
Governor Abbott Increases National Guard Deployment
Governor Greg Abbott has increased the number of National Guard troops to help with the response to Hurricane Harvey to 24,000.
Harvey relief eligibility & how to register for assistance
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas County Judges providing detailed information regarding aid eligibility to areas affected by Harvey.
Governor Abbott Statement On Court Ruling
Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement after a San Antonio Judge placed an injunction on Senate Bill 4, which was set to take effect on September 1st