News – Press Release
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.
Governor Abbott Activates Entire Texas National Guard In Response To Hurricane Harvey Devastation
Governor Greg Abbott today announced he has activated the entire Texas National Guard in response to Hurricane Harvey, bringing the total number of deployed guardsman to roughly 12,000.
Governor Abbott Adds Additional 4 Texas Counties To State Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today expanded his State Disaster Declaration to include four additional Texas counties in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Establishes Dual Status Command In Response To Hurricane Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott today requested from Secretary of Defense General James Mattis that a Texas National Guard Dual Status Command (DSC) be established allowing for a single commander for both federal and state forces to oversee response to the devastation statewide of Hurricane Harvey.
Governor Abbott Requests The Addition Of Counties To Presidential Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) add 12 Texas counties to the Presidential Disaster Declaration granted last week.