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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.

Governor Abbott Recognizes Fallen Peace Officers At Memorial Ceremony In Austin

Governor Greg Abbott last night recognized the brave men and women of law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the line of duty and their families at the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony at the Texas Capitol in Austin.

Governor Abbott, First Lady Encourage Texans To Participate In Blue Sunday As Part Of Child Abuse Prevention Month

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today invited Texans across the state to join them in recognizing Sunday, April 28 as Blue Sunday Day of Prayer as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Operation Lone Star Continues Construction For Forward Operating Base

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together 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.