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Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded over $99 million in housing tax credits.

Governor Abbott requests federal disaster aid for Real County after severe flooding

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to request that Real County be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration following severe flooding in Texas.

Governor Abbott renews flooding disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties

Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation initially issued on July 4, 2025.

Governor Abbott adds four counties amid continued flooding recovery

Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the state disaster declaration to include Edwards, Kinney, Real, and Schleicher counties following severe flooding in Texas.

Governor Abbott announces major expansion by Collins Aerospace in Richardson

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, will expand its manufacturing and research operations in Richardson.

Abbott congratulates City of Paris on becoming digital media friendly

Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Paris for being designated as the fourth Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community.

Governor Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of tropical weather

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of a tropical weather system.

Governor Abbott extends SNAP benefit deadline after Texas floods

Governor Greg Abbott announced an extension for SNAP replacement benefits following severe flooding in Texas.

Governor Abbott congratulates Borger on becoming certified tourism friendly community

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Borger for achieving the designation of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.

De La Cruz joins Sykes in Ohio for tours highlighting women's contributions

By Houston Daily | Jul 25, 2025

This week, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz from Texas' 15th district joined Emilia Sykes, co-chair of the Bipartisan Women's Caucus (BWC), for a visit to Akron, Ohio.

De La Cruz introduces bill for HUD whistleblower protection

By Houston Daily | Jul 25, 2025

Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Vice Chair Monica De La Cruz, representing Texas' 15th district, has introduced the bipartisan Whistleblower Protection Act.

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.

Governor Abbott activates state emergency resources amid tropical weather threat

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

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

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

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

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

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