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Governor Abbott Launches Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the opening of the Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery (MBDR) Loan Program to facilitate loans from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to micro-businesses affected by declared local, state, or federal disasters in Texas.
Governor Abbott Deploys State Resources To Support Hurricane Helene Recovery In North Carolina
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state emergency response resources to support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina following a request from North Carolina Emergency Management.
Governor Abbott, THECB Release Healthcare Workforce Task Force Recommendations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of the Healthcare Workforce Task Force's comprehensive report with their recommendations to address healthcare workforce shortages in Texas to meet the demands of our growing state.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $8.2 Million In Grants To Central Texas Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 37 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $8.2 million were awarded to 31 organizations in Central Texas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.
Governor Abbott Raises Awareness For Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to raise awareness and educate Texans about the dangers of fentanyl to save more lives.
First Lady Abbott Highlights Texans Helping Texans At Texas Child Care Administrator’s Conference In Round Rock
First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday highlighted the importance of helping the most vulnerable in our state, particularly children, during her welcome remarks at the annual Texas Child Care Administrator's Conference hosted by The Texas Center for Child and Family Studies in Round Rock.
Governor Abbott Celebrates Texas Stock Exchange At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the Texas Stock Exchange (TSXE) and the state’s historic economic milestones during a press conference at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin
Governor Abbott Calls For Statewide Day Of Observance To Honor Victims Of October 7th Terrorist Attacks In Israel
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation calling for a statewide moment of silence at 7:00 AM CDT on October 7, 2024, to honor the victims whose lives were tragically taken due to the acts of war committed by the brutal terrorist organization Hamas and in remembrance for those who are still held hostage to this day.