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Governor Abbott Appoints Young To Advisory Council On Emergency Medical Services
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Aundrea Young to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services for a term set to expire on January 1, 2026.
UPDATED: Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For South Texas Severe Storm Weather
Governor Greg Abbott announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for South Texas communities impacted by severe storms earlier this month.
Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Severe Weather Threat
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of increased threats of severe weather and flooding expected to impact the state through the week.
Governor Abbott Commemorates Fallen Texas Heroes At Memorial Day Ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott today commemorated the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who lost their lives in service to our nation in the last year during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott Congratulates Texas Legislature For Delivering Record Public Education Funding
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the Texas Legislature for passing House Bill 2 providing record public education funding in Texas.
Texas Is One Step Closer To Border Security Reimbursement
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Announces Federal Disaster Declaration For South Texas Flooding
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that four South Texas counties have been approved for federal disaster assistance as part of a Major Disaster Declaration approved by President Donald J. Trump, following impacts to Rio Grande Valley communities from severe storms and flooding in March.
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Week In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today raised awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches by proclaiming May 26-31, 2025, as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas.