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Governor Abbott Issues Open Letter To Texans
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an open letter to all Texans in the Dallas Morning News following the attack on Dallas law enforcement officers on Thursday, July 7th, 2016:
Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff Statewide In Honor Of Dallas Shooting Victims
Texas flags across the state will be lowered to half-staff in honor of the Dallas police shooting victims on Friday, July 8th, 2016 through sunset on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
Governor Abbott Update On Dallas Shooting
As this evening's tragic shooting in Dallas continues to unfold, Governor Abbott has spoken with Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings to express his condolences and offer any assistance from the State that the City of Dallas needs.
Governor Abbott Statement On Shooting In Dallas
Governor Abbott released the following statement on the shootings in Dallas.
CDC Reviews Texas’ Zika Virus Preparedness And Response Plan
At the invitation of Governor Greg Abbott, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today reviewed Texas’ Zika Virus Preparedness and Response Plan with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Governor's Office, and heard from state health officials about their efforts to protect Texans.
Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick And Speaker Straus Direct State Agencies To Reduce Stat
Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Joe Straus sent a letter to all state agencies directing them to reduce their budget requests by four percent for the 2018-2019 biennial budget.
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Additional Texas Counties
The federal government today granted Governor Greg Abbott's federal disaster request for Individual Assistance for Fayette, Harris, Kleberg, Palo Pinto and Parker Counties, amending the June 11th disaster declaration following recent flooding across the State of Texas
Governor Abbott Statement On Supreme Court’s HB 2 Ruling
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling on HB 2.