News – Press Release
Governor Abbott Visits Hurricane Shelter In San Antonio
Greg Abbott today visited with Texans seeking refuge from Hurricane Harvey at a shelter in San Antonio. During his visit, he reaffirmed his first priority is the safety of those in the storm’s path.
Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration In Anticipation Of Hurricane Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration as Hurricane Harvey is set to make landfall.
Governor Abbott Urges Gulf Coast Residents To Heed Warnings From Local Officials
As Hurricane Harvey approaches, Governor Greg Abbott today asked that all Texans heed the warnings of local officials, strongly consider all voluntary evacuation orders, and strictly comply with all mandatory evacuation orders.
Governor Abbott Speaks With President Trump Regarding Hurricane Harvey
Governor Greg Abbott today spoke with President Donald J. Trump to discuss Hurricane Harvey, which is expected to make landfall late Friday night.
Governor Abbott Statement On Missing Texas Sailors From The USS John S. McCain
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the two missing Texas sailors from the USS John S. McCain, Abraham Lopez and John Henry Hoagland III.
Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster For 30 Texas Counties in Anticipation Of Tropical Depression Harvey Making Landfall
In anticipation of Tropical Depression Harvey making landfall in the Gulf Coast region, Governor Greg Abbott today preemptively declared a State of Disaster for 30 Texas Counties.
Governor Abbott Announces Pei Wei Global Headquarters Is Relocating To Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Pei Wei is moving its global headquarters to Irving, Texas from Arizona.
Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Of State Operations Center As Tropical Depression Harvey Approaches Gulf Coast
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as Tropical Depression Harvey approaches, and the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane and storm surge watch for the Gulf Coast.