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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor Abbott Announces Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due To Severe Weather
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in a dozen Texas counties to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed in severe storms occurring June 14-16.
Governor Abbott Calls For $150 Million To Boost Rio Grande Valley Roadway Project
Governor Greg Abbott today called on the Texas Transportation Commission and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to allocate $150 million in the Unified Transportation Program to support construction of the International Bridge Trade Corridor (IBTC) project in the Rio Grande Valley.
Governor Abbott Continues To Direct State Response For Severe Storms Impacting Texas Over Last Month
Governor Greg Abbott today updated the state’s disaster declaration to include additional Texas communities impacted by damage to homes and businesses caused by severe weather.