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Recent News About Texas Governor Greg Abbott
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Governor Abbott announces expanded federal aid after Texas floods
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the federal government has updated the Presidential Disaster Declaration to include additional counties in Texas affected by recent flooding.
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Governor Abbott announces disaster unemployment aid for five additional Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) applications for Burnet, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis, and Williamson counties.
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Governor Abbott joins President Trump in Texas flood relief efforts
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott joined President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in Kerr County to meet with Texas families and first responders after severe flooding impacted communities across Texas.
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Governor Abbott activates emergency response for weekend weather threats
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather and flash flooding expected over the weekend.
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Texas launches free emotional support line for flood victims
Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of a new crisis support line for Texans affected by recent floods.
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Governor Abbott seeks federal aid for more Texas counties hit by floods
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request the inclusion of additional counties in President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration due to severe flooding that began last week.
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Governor Abbott offers $10K reward for ICE facility ambush suspect
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Benjamin Hanil Song.
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Texas mobilizes extensive resources in response to severe flooding
Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update on the ongoing state emergency response to the heavy rainfall and flooding affecting Texas.
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Governor Abbott announces disaster unemployment aid after Texas flooding
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) due to recent severe storms and flooding in Texas.
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Governor Abbott sets agenda with focus on flood relief, education reform
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation detailing 18 agenda items for the upcoming Special Session, which is set to begin at noon on Monday, July 21.
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Texas flags lowered statewide after deadly floods
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered Texas flags to be lowered to half-staff across the state in memory of those who lost their lives during the severe flooding over the July 4th holiday weekend. “In heartfelt remembrance of those whose lives were...
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Abbott addresses media following assessment tour of flood-hit areas in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference at the Hunt Store after an aerial tour of flood damage in Texas.
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Texas mobilizes extensive resources for flood response across multiple regions
Governor Greg Abbott has updated the public on Texas' ongoing efforts to assist communities affected by recent severe flooding.
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Governor Abbott awards over $7.3 million in workforce skills training grants
Governor Greg Abbott announced the allocation of over $7.3 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 22 workforce skills training and job placement programs across Texas.
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Fort Worth earns recognition as a Tourism Friendly Texas certified community
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to Fort Worth following its designation as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.
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Abbott unveils tri-agency site linking education with workforce opportunities
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of a new tri-agency website aimed at strengthening Texas' education-to-workforce pipeline.
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Abbott requests SBA assessment after Fort Worth apartment fire
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to collaborate with the U.S. Small Business Administration, along with state and local partners, to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments following an...
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Governor's Small Business Summit heads to Rockport-Fulton
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Rockport-Fulton on July 10.
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Pasadena receives Music Friendly certification from Governor Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Pasadena has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
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Texas secures federal approval for women's health waiver until 2030
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the renewal of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's (HHSC) Healthy Texas Women federal Medicaid demonstration waiver.