News – Press Release
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
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).
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.
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.
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.