News – Press Release

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.

Aug 31

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.

Aug 31

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.

Aug 31

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.

Aug 31

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