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Governor Abbott announces 2025 Texas Women's Hall of Fame inductees
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the induction of five women into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame for 2025.
Governor Abbott discusses flood response efforts in San Angelo
Governor Greg Abbott held a briefing and press conference at the Spur Arena to discuss Texas' ongoing response to severe flooding.
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Governor Abbott activates state emergency resources amid tropical weather threat
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize state emergency resources due to anticipated tropical weather threatening Southeast and East Texas.
Texas leads nation in job creation with over 198K new jobs
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Texas leads the United States in annual job creation, with an increase of 198,300 nonfarm jobs over the past year.
Governor Abbott seeks federal aid for Hamilton and Travis counties after Texas floods
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to seek federal disaster assistance for Hamilton and Travis counties.
Governor Abbott announces aid after Fort Worth apartment fire
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration for Texans affected by an apartment fire in Fort Worth last month.
Federal aid extended to two more Texas counties after severe flooding
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
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.
Governor Abbott meets Spanish ambassador to discuss economic ties
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott met with Spanish Ambassador to the United States Ángeles Moreno Bau at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott announces job training grants exceeding $3.8 million to Dallas College
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
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).
Governor Abbott announces upcoming small business summit in Waxahachie
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Waxahachie on Thursday, July 24.
Governor Abbott renews drought disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation originally issued on July 8, 2022.
Governor Abbott renews border security disaster proclamation affecting multiple Texas counties
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a disaster proclamation regarding border security, initially issued on May 31, 2021.
Harlingen named Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by Governor Abbott
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Harlingen has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Governor Abbott thanks governors for aiding Texas flood recovery
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott expressed gratitude to fellow governors for their support following severe flooding in Texas.
Governor Abbott expands SNAP benefits for flood-affected counties
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
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...
Governor Abbott adds five more counties to Texas disaster declaration after flooding
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the state disaster declaration to include five additional counties following severe flooding in Texas.
Governor Abbott surveys Texas flood damage with General Nordhaus
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
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.
Abbott seeks federal aid for three more Texas counties after floods
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to seek federal disaster assistance for Coke, Concho, and Williamson counties.
Abbott seeks SBA aid for Fort Worth fire victims
By Houston Daily | Jul 24, 2025
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.
Rep. Troy E. Nehls introduces bill for expedited removal of illegal aliens
By Houston Daily | Jul 23, 2025
Rep. Troy E. Nehls has introduced the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act in Washington, D.C. This bill aims to expedite the removal process for illegal aliens, concluding proceedings within 15 days after they...