Gov. Greg Abbott

CAPITOL HIGHLIGHTS: Governor issues disaster declaration for storm-stricken counties

Mon, 10/28/2019 - 9:10am

AUSTIN — After severe weather struck north and east Texas on Oct. 20, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration naming a list of counties in that region.

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Exceptional drought conditions in portions of Texas causes plea for citizens to use caution outdoors

Sun, 08/25/2019 - 2:14pm

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Due to exceptional drought conditions in the panhandle and south Texas, Governor G

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Governor takes action to prevent acts of terrorism

Mon, 08/19/2019 - 9:12am

AUSTIN — Texas now boasts its own Domestic Terrorism Task Force, established by order of the governor in the wake of the deadly Aug. 3 shooting in El Paso.