News

Jul 5

Governor Abbott Announces SBA Assistance For Northwest Texas Flooding

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved his request for a disaster declaration for Northwest Texas communities affected by severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall that began on May 27.

Jun 30

Governor Abbott Announces Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements For Motley County

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Motley County to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed from severe weather on June 21

Jun 30

Governor Abbott Activates Additional Wildfire Resources Across North Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state firefighting resources in support of wildfire response efforts in North Texas.

Jun 30

Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Declaration For Northwest Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Northwest Texas communities affected by severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall that began on May 27.

Jun 30

Operation Lone Star Cracks Down On Criminal Trespassing

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.

Jun 29

Governor Abbott Deploys State Wildfire Resources To North Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy state firefighting resources to support local officials as wildfire conditions impact North Texas.

Jun 27

Governor Abbott Announces Second Special Session Agenda

Governor Greg Abbott today announced Special Session #2 and issued a proclamation identifying agenda items for the special session that begins at 3:00 PM today, Tuesday, June 27.

Jun 26

Texas Named Best Business Climate In The Nation

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Business Facilities magazine naming Texas as the state with the Best Business Climate in their 19th Annual Rankings Report.