News – Press Release
USDA Grants Governor Abbott’s Requests For Resources For Panhandle Wildfires
Following devastating wildfires in the Texas Panhandle and Governor Greg Abbott’s request for assistance, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made critical resources available for those affected.
Governor Abbott Hosts SXSW Tech Meetup At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception for tech industry leaders at the Governor's Mansion as part of SXSW.
Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster For Six Texas Counties
Following major wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, Governor Greg Abbott today declared a State of Disaster in the following counties: Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Roberts and Wheeler.
Governor Abbott Calls For Temporary Suspension Of Grazing Restrictions After Wildfires In Texas Panh
Governor Greg Abbott today joined Governors Sam Brownback of Kansas, Susana Martinez of New Mexico, and Mary Fallin of Oklahoma in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calling for the temporary suspension of grazing restrictions in the Conservation Reserve Program after devastating wildfires.
Governor Abbott Meets With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau To Discuss Texas-Canada Relations
Governor Greg Abbott today met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Houston to discuss energy, trade relations and commercial ties between Texas and Canada.
Governor Abbott Grants Waiver To Hay Carriers In Texas Panhandle Due To Wildfires
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter the Chairman of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TXDMV) suspending the permitting requirements, legal height restrictions and associated permit fees for carriers transporting round bales of hay to Carson, Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Potter, Roberts and Wheeler counties.
Governor Abbott Deploys Resources To Texas Panhandle To Combat Wildfires
Governor Greg Abbott has activated state resources to help combat wildfires in the Texas panhandle.
Governor Abbott Hosts Reception Recognizing Governor’s University Research Initiative Recruits
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception recognizing researchers recruited through the Governor’s University Research Initiative program (GURI) and officials from Texas universities at the Texas Governor’s Mansion.