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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.
Governor Abbott Requests Disaster Assistance For Hockley County
Governor Greg Abbott has asked the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare Hockley County a disaster area following severe storms, winds, heavy rain, hail, and flooding that impacted the area beginning on June 30th, 2017 and continuing through July 4th, 2017.
Governor Abbott Releases Statement On Wildfire In Bastrop County
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the wildfires in Bastrop County.
Governor Abbott Statement On Deadly Terror Attack In Barcelona
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the deadly terror attack in Barcelona.
Governor Abbott Signs School Finance Reform Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 21 (HB 21) to create a school finance commission as well as provide immediate funding for public education, historic funding for charter school facilities and new programs for students with special needs.
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Reforming Do-Not-Resuscitate Orders In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 11 (SB 11) to strengthen patient protections related to Do-Not Resuscitate Orders.
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Restricting Municipal Fees For Removal Of Trees On Private Property
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 7 (HB 7) to restrict overaggressive fees municipalities can charge for the removal of trees on private property.
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Extending Maternal Mortality And Morbidity Task Force
Governor Greg Abbott today signed Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) to extend the Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Task Force.