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Governor Abbott signs key border security laws at Sheriff's Association event
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott signed two significant bills, Senate Bill 8 and Senate Bill 36, aimed at enhancing Texas' border security measures.
Governor Abbott announces emergency grants for flood-impacted Kerrville and Llano hospitals
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
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.
Federal disaster aid extended after Texas floods
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
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.
Governor Abbott seeks federal aid for three more Texas counties after floods
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to seek federal disaster assistance for Coke, Concho, and Williamson counties.
Texas Governor announces $5 million loan program for flood-affected micro-businesses
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the availability of up to $5 million in funding through the Texas Micro-Business Disaster Recovery (MBDR) Loan Program.
Governor Abbott assesses flood damage in Central Texas
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott visited Central Texas to assess the damage caused by severe flooding and provided an update on the state's response efforts.
Governor Abbott seeks federal aid after Texas floods impact five more counties
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
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.
Governor Abbott announces expanded federal aid after Texas floods
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the federal government has updated the Presidential Disaster Declaration to include additional counties in Texas affected by recent flooding.
Governor Abbott announces disaster unemployment aid for five additional Texas counties
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
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.
Governor Abbott joins President Trump in Texas flood relief efforts
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
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.
Governor Abbott activates emergency response for weekend weather threats
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
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.
Texas launches free emotional support line for flood victims
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of a new crisis support line for Texans affected by recent floods.
Governor Abbott seeks federal aid for more Texas counties hit by floods
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
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.
Governor Abbott offers $10K reward for ICE facility ambush suspect
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Benjamin Hanil Song.
Texas mobilizes extensive resources in response to severe flooding
By Houston Daily | Jul 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has provided an update on the ongoing state emergency response to the heavy rainfall and flooding affecting Texas.
Morgan Luttrell supports Senate amendment to H.R. 4 for fiscal reforms
By Houston Daily | Jul 18, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has expressed his support for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 4, known as the Rescissions Act of 2025.
Babin supports bill to cut billions in federal spending
By Houston Daily | Jul 18, 2025
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives cast their votes on H.R. 4, known as the Rescissions Act of 2025.
McCaul supports defense bill to enhance U.S. military capabilities
By Houston Daily | Jul 18, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, representing Texas and chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has cast his vote in favor of the fiscal year 2026 Defense appropriations bill.
McCaul introduces Stop COYOTES Act with focus on combating border crime
By Houston Daily | Jul 17, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), former chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, has introduced the Stop COYOTES Act in collaboration with Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.).
Governor Abbott announces disaster unemployment aid after Texas flooding
By Houston Daily | Jul 16, 2025
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.