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Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Recent News About Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Federal aid extended to two more Texas counties after severe flooding
Governor Greg Abbott announced the federal government's decision to include Hamilton and Travis counties in President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration following recent flooding in Texas.
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Governor Abbott meets Spanish ambassador to discuss economic ties
Governor Greg Abbott met with Spanish Ambassador to the United States Ángeles Moreno Bau at the Texas Capitol.
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Governor Abbott announces job training grants exceeding $3.8 million to Dallas College
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Dallas College will receive over $3.8 million in Skills Development Fund (SDF) grants from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
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Governor Abbott announces upcoming small business summit in Waxahachie
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Waxahachie on Thursday, July 24.
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Governor Abbott renews drought disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation originally issued on July 8, 2022.
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Governor Abbott renews border security disaster proclamation affecting multiple Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a disaster proclamation regarding border security, initially issued on May 31, 2021.
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Harlingen named Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Harlingen has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
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Governor Abbott thanks governors for aiding Texas flood recovery
Governor Greg Abbott expressed gratitude to fellow governors for their support following severe flooding in Texas.
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Governor Abbott expands SNAP benefits for flood-affected counties
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in 26 additional counties affected by recent flooding to...
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Governor Abbott adds five more counties to Texas disaster declaration after flooding
Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the state disaster declaration to include five additional counties following severe flooding in Texas.
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Governor Abbott surveys Texas flood damage with General Nordhaus
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside General Steven Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Kerr County to assess damage from recent severe flooding and heavy rainfall.
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Abbott seeks federal aid for three more Texas counties after floods
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to seek federal disaster assistance for Coke, Concho, and Williamson counties.
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Abbott seeks SBA aid for Fort Worth fire victims
Governor Greg Abbott has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to assist Texans affected by a recent apartment complex fire in Fort Worth.
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Governor Abbott signs key border security laws at Sheriff's Association event
Governor Greg Abbott signed two significant bills, Senate Bill 8 and Senate Bill 36, aimed at enhancing Texas' border security measures.
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Governor Abbott announces emergency grants for flood-impacted Kerrville and Llano hospitals
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will distribute over $1.9 million in grants to hospitals in Kerrville and Llano, which have been affected by recent severe flooding.
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Federal disaster aid extended after Texas floods
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the federal government has expanded President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration to include five additional counties in Texas following severe flooding.
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Governor Abbott seeks federal aid for three more Texas counties after floods
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to seek federal disaster assistance for Coke, Concho, and Williamson counties.
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Texas Governor announces $5 million loan program for flood-affected micro-businesses
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the availability of up to $5 million in funding through the Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery (MBDR) Loan Program.
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Governor Abbott assesses flood damage in Central Texas
Governor Greg Abbott visited Central Texas to assess the damage caused by severe flooding and provided an update on the state's response efforts.
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Governor Abbott seeks federal aid after Texas floods impact five more counties
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to request federal disaster assistance for five additional counties following severe flooding in Texas.