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May 26

Governor Abbott Adds To Disaster Declaration

Governor of the State of Texas, issued Emergency Disaster Proclamations on May 11, May 15 and May 25, 2015, certifying that the severe weather, tornado and flooding event that began on May 4, 2015, has caused a disaster in many Texas counties.

May 25

Governor Abbott Adds 24 Counties To Disaster Declaration

Governor of the State of Texas, issued an Emergency Disaster Proclamation on May 11, 2015, certifying that the severe weather, tornado and flooding event that began on May 4, 2015, has caused a disaster in Bosque, Clay, Denton, Eastland, Gaines, Montague and Van Zandt counties in the State of Texas.

May 18

Governor Greg Abbott proclaims May 2015 to be Mental Health Month.

Governor Greg Abbott proclaims May 2015 to be Mental Health Month.

May 15

Governor Abbott Again Declares State Of Disaster In Texas Counties

Governor of the State of Texas, amended his proclamation of May 4,2015, declaring a disaster in Bosque, Clay, Denton, Eastland, Gaines, Montague and Van Zandt counties to include Cooke, Grimes, Hood, Navarro, Smith and Wise counties.

May 11

Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster In Texas Counties

Governor of Texas, do hereby certify that the severe weather, tornado and flooding event that began on May 4, 2015, and that continues, has caused a disaster in Bosque, Clay, Denton, Eastland, Gaines, Montague and Van Zandt counties in the State of Texas.

May 8

Governor Again Renews Proclamation Extending Drought Emergency

Governor of the State of Texas, issued an Emergency Disaster Proclamation on March 9, 2015, certifying that exceptional drought conditions posed a threat of imminent disaster in specified counties in Texas.

Apr 28

Governor Abbott On Concealed Handgun Licenses Reciprocity With The State Of Ohio

Recognizing valid concealed handgun licenses issued by the State of Ohio on or after March 23, 2015, as long as Ohio licensees comply with all laws, rules and regulations of the State of Texas governing the use and carrying of concealed handguns.

Apr 9

Governor Abbott Sets April 21 Special Runoff Election for House District 124

Governor Greg Abbott today ordered a special election runoff to be held in House District 124 on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, for the purpose of electing a state representative to serve the remainder of term of the Honorable José Menéndez.