News – Press Release

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

Aug 30

Governor Abbott Adds 14 Texas Counties To Presidential Disaster Declaration In Response To Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today requested 14 Texas counties be added to the Presidential Disaster Declaration previously granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Aug 29

Governor Abbott Announces $25 Million In Federal Funds For TxDOT To Address Disastrous Impacts From Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is receiving $25 million in federal funds to help rehabilitate the state’s transportation network after Hurricane Harvey waged an unprecedented attack on the Lone Star State.

Aug 29

Governor Abbott And President Trump Receive Briefing And Give Update On Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today joined President Donald J. Trump in Corpus Christi to meet with local leaders and relief organizations and receive a detailed briefing on the ongoing recovery effort.

Aug 28

Governor Abbott Visits Coastal Bend Region And Surveys Storm Damage Left By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott visited the Coastal Bend region where he received a briefing and gave an update on Hurricane Harvey.