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Governor Abbott Announces Chandler Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Chandler has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.

Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For East Texas Storms, Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration in Texas communities affected by severe weather and flooding early last month.

Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather, River Flooding Threats

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to increase the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response) as the state prepares ahead of severe weather and flooding threats over the next several days.

Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For East Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for 29 Texas counties impacted by severe storms and flooding that began last week and continues to affect homes, businesses, and the agricultural industry throughout the state.

Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For East Texas Severe Storms, Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Texas communities affected by severe storms and flooding that began on April 8.

Governor Abbott Proclaims 2024 Small Business Week In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today lauded the crucial role Texas’ 3.2 million small businesses play in our state’s innovative, thriving economy and invited Texans to celebrate 2024 Small Business Week in Texas.

Governor Abbott Condemns President Biden’s Illegal Rewrite Of Title IX

Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden condemning his recent revision of Title IX, which forces schools to treat biological men as women.

Governor Abbott Celebrates National Day Of Prayer At Governor’s Prayer Breakfast In Round Rock

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the National Day of Prayer at the Governor's Prayer Breakfast in Round Rock and presented a proclamation recognizing May 2, 2024 as A Day of Prayer in Texas.