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Published on September 4, 2026 - 20:16 GMT

Governor Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Assistance For Three Additional Counties Following Summer Severe Storms And Flooding

September 4, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that Grimes, Live Oak, and McMullen counties be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster …

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Published on September 3, 2026 - 20:58 GMT

Governor Abbott Meets With First Responders, Delivers Update On State Wildfire Response

September 3, 2026 | Mineral Wells, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today surveyed damages from the Ross Fire that impacted Palo Pinto and Jack counties, served meals to first responders, and provided an update on the state’s ongoing wildfire …

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Published on September 3, 2026 - 19:41 GMT

Governor Abbott Announces Over $872,000 In Career Training Grants For Central Texas Schools

September 3, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced three Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $872,543 have been awarded to three schools in Central Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET …

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Published on September 3, 2026 - 17:10 GMT

Governor Abbott Announces $1.7 Million In Grants To West Texas Veteran Service Organizations

September 3, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced $1,700,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to six organizations in the West Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's …

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Published on September 3, 2026 - 14:51 GMT

Governor Abbott Announces Federal Disaster Declaration Approval for Summer Severe Weather and Flooding

September 3, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved federal disaster assistance as part of a Major Disaster Declaration, following severe weather and flooding that impacted …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 16:08 GMT

Governor Abbott Announces Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments For Bexar County Severe Storms

September 2, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) join state and local partners …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 14:57 GMT

Governor Abbott Appoints Devaney To Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force

September 2, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jessica Devaney to the Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force for a term set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor. The Task Force shall …

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Published on September 2, 2026 - 14:57 GMT

Governor Abbott Reminds Insurers Of Price Optimization Ban Under Texas Law

September 2, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced that, in response to his directive last week to make property insurance more affordable, the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) reminded insurers that the practice of “ …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 16:56 GMT

Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.1 Million In Grants To Panhandle Veteran Service Organizations

September 1, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced $1,106,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 5 organizations in the Panhandle region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission's ( …

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Published on September 1, 2026 - 14:37 GMT

Governor Abbott Reappoints Scott, Syphrett To Gulf Coast Authority Board Of Directors

September 1, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Kevin Scott and Dan Syphrett to the Gulf Coast Authority (GCA) Board of Directors for terms set to expire on August 31, 2028. The GCA has the authority to …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 23:42 GMT

Governor Abbott Holds Severe Weather Briefing Ahead Of Tropical Weather Threat

August 31, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Activates State Emergency Response Resources Governor Greg Abbott today held a severe weather briefing and press conference at the Texas State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to provide an update on the …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

Governor Abbott Leads Roundtable At TEL Texas Training And R&D Center

August 31, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today toured the TEL Texas Technical Training and Research & Development Center in Austin. He led a roundtable discussion with students and business leaders to highlight how industry- …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 18:55 GMT

Governor Abbott, National Cyber Director Launch Project Watershed 250 To Defend Texas Water Supply

August 31, 2026 | San Antonio, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today joined White House National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross in a roundtable discussion to launch Project Watershed 250, a joint effort that connects Texas water utility …

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Published on August 31, 2026 - 14:46 GMT

Governor Abbott Reappoints Salazar To Lone Star Workforce Of The Future Fund Advisory Board

August 31, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Manny Salazar to the Lone Star Workforce of the Future Fund Advisory Board for a term set to expire on September 1, 2027. The Board makes recommendations to the …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 19:27 GMT

Governor Abbott Announces Over $8.3 Million In Grants To Central Texas Veteran Service Organizations

August 28, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced $8,367,000 in Funds for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 35 organizations in the Central Texas region as part of the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 15:17 GMT

Governor Abbott Appoints Franklin To 513th Judicial District In Harris County

August 28, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jacqueline Franklin as Judge of the 513th Judicial District Court in Harris County, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 14:20 GMT

Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Specialty Courts Advisory Council

August 28, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Carlos Y. Benavides, IV and Leslie Kay Ritchie and appointed Laura Figueroa to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031 …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 21:43 GMT

Governor Abbott Rings Closing Bell At Grand Opening Of NYSE Texas HQ

August 27, 2026 | Dallas, texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today rang the Closing Bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in celebration of the grand opening of the headquarters of NYSE Texas. “Texas has now been home to the most capital of …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 19:13 GMT

Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.1 Million In Career Training Grants For Four Alamo Area Schools

August 27, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced four Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $1,113,310 have been awarded to four schools in the Alamo area by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The JET …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 16:47 GMT

Governor Abbott Appoints Carr As District Attorney For The 84th Judicial District In Hansford And Hutchinson Counties

August 27, 2026 | Austin, Texas | Press Release | Appointment Governor Greg Abbott appointed Clay Carr as District Attorney for the 84th Judicial District in Hansford and Hutchinson Counties, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December …

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