Governor Greg Abbott is extending the coronavirus disaster declaration. The governor announced his decision yesterday to extend the statewide disaster declaration an additional 30-days. He says it will allow resources to continue to be available to “support our communities and protect public health.” The stay at home order is not included in the extension and […]
Court allows Texas to continue banning abortions during outbreak
April 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A court ruling is giving Texas the go-ahead to continue its ban on most abortions during the coronavirus outbreak. The state had banned all non-essential surgical procedures, including abortion, in order to free up hospital beds and equipment during the pandemic. A federal judge last week imposed a temporary restraining order on the policy, which […]
Gov. Abbott addresses hospital readiness
April 6, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Governor Greg Abbott says the number of hospital beds in Texas is increasing. During a news conference at the Capitol on Friday night, Abbott said the number of beds has increased 15-percent, making over 19-thousand-600 beds available statewide. Over two-thousand intensive care beds are available as well. Abbott also addressed the growing concern about ventilators, […]
Gov. Greg Abbott Issues 8 Executive Orders to Help Prevent Mass Shootings
September 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Governor Abbott issued eight executive orders yesterday to help prevent further mass shootings. The governor says the orders will help close information gaps when suspicion of a potential mass shooter arises. The directives include clear guidance on how law enforcement should report suspicious activity, and the creation of multidisciplinary threat assessment teams that will connect […]
Abott Issues Disaster Declaration for Nine Texas Counties
April 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The following is a news release from the Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott: Governor Greg Abbott, Wednesday, issued a State Disaster Declaration for nine Texas counties impacted by recent severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes that caused widespread property damage and the loss of life. The Governor has authorized the use of all available […]
D.C. Opposition Towards Texas Post-Harvey Funding
November 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
(Houston, TX) — A nearly 61-billion-dollar state plan to rebuild Houston and the Texas coast after Harvey faces an uphill climb to get funding from Washington.
Texas Governor Reacts To Texas Tech Shooting
October 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
(Austin, TX) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott is sending his condolences to the Texas Tech police department after an officer was killed on campus.
Hurricane Harvey Debris Removal Progress
September 27, 2017 by Leave a Comment
(Austin, TX) — Governor Greg Abbott is very happy with the work TxDOT is doing removing debris from Harvey.
Veterans Day Celebration
November 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
(Undated) — Today is Veterans Day, a day set aside to honor the patriotism of the armed services past and present.
Gov. Abbott’s Police Protection Act
July 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Christopher Connelly, KERA News for Audio Texas
DALLAS – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday he wants to classify attacks on police as “hate crimes.”
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