Emergency SNAP benefits extended for March in Texas
The emergency March allotments are in addition to the more than $2.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
The emergency March allotments are in addition to the more than $2.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
TDEM requesting 54 counties be added to federal disaster declaration
More counties will continue to be re-requested as the state receives information from those who suffered damage due to the recent winter storms.
More counties will continue to be re-requested as the state receives information from those who suffered damage due to the recent winter storms.
Bastrop County designated Film Friendly Texas community
Bastrop County has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.
Bastrop County has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.
Gov. Abbott delivers address to Texans after historic winter storm
More than four million Texans reported having no power due to a winter storm last week that also caused many water issues and claimed the lives of at least 80 people.
More than four million Texans reported having no power due to a winter storm last week that also caused many water issues and claimed the lives of at least 80 people.
Texas officials hold emergency meeting to address energy bill spikes
Some Texans have been reporting energy bills in the thousands following the power outages earlier this week.
Some Texans have been reporting energy bills in the thousands following the power outages earlier this week.
Biden approves major disaster declaration in Texas
77 Texas counties have been approved for individual assistance from FEMA, including several in Central Texas.
77 Texas counties have been approved for individual assistance from FEMA, including several in Central Texas.
Gov. Abbott provides update on winter weather response in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott is holding a briefing to provide the latest information about the state's response to winter weather.
Governor Greg Abbott is holding a briefing to provide the latest information about the state's response to winter weather.
Abbott blames Texas' power crisis on ERCOT, calls for investigation
Gov. Greg Abbott outlined five focus points for the days ahead, including investigating ERCOT.
Gov. Greg Abbott outlined five focus points for the days ahead, including investigating ERCOT.
With half of Texas under a boil water notice, state efforts shift to emerging water crisis
Nearly half of Texans are now under a boil water advisory. It’s partially driven by burst pipes tearing apart homes and stressing water systems.
Nearly half of Texans are now under a boil water advisory. It’s partially driven by burst pipes tearing apart homes and stressing water systems.
Abbott issues order halting export of natural gas
Some coal, natural gas, and nuclear sources were shut down because of the winter weather impacting Texas.
Some coal, natural gas, and nuclear sources were shut down because of the winter weather impacting Texas.
Texas legislative hearings called to investigate power grid crisis
This will be the second time state lawmakers will hold hearings because of a massive power grid shutdown.
This will be the second time state lawmakers will hold hearings because of a massive power grid shutdown.
Local officials across Texas getting additional resources to respond to severe winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott today announced he will be deploying state resources as well as the National Guard to assist local officials throughout Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced he will be deploying state resources as well as the National Guard to assist local officials throughout Texas.
Federal Emergency Declaration issued for Texas due to severe winter weather
The White House has declared a federal emergency for Texas as the entire state deals with severe winter weather.
The White House has declared a federal emergency for Texas as the entire state deals with severe winter weather.
Gov Abbott requests a Federal Emergency Declaration be issued
Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for all 254 counties in Texas as a winter storm barrels through the state
Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for all 254 counties in Texas as a winter storm barrels through the state
Abbott issues disaster declaration due to severe winter weather
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for all 254 Texas counties in response to severe winter weather impacting the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for all 254 Texas counties in response to severe winter weather impacting the state.
Governor Greg Abbott reveals key priorities in 2022-2023 budget
Officials say the budget ensures the State of Texas continues to build on progress made in previous legislatures.
Officials say the budget ensures the State of Texas continues to build on progress made in previous legislatures.
Beto O'Rourke considering run for governor of Texas
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, is considering throwing his hat in the ring for the 2022 Texas governor’s race.
Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-Texas, is considering throwing his hat in the ring for the 2022 Texas governor’s race.
Abbott signs executive order to protect energy industry from federal overreach
Abbott held a roundtable discussion with energy workers, leaders, and advocates on how to support energy workers and the energy industry in Texas.
Abbott held a roundtable discussion with energy workers, leaders, and advocates on how to support energy workers and the energy industry in Texas.
Texas launches mobile vaccine program to help underserved areas
TDEM has created a State Mobile Vaccine Pilot Program to help administer vaccinations to qualified Texans in rural communities.
TDEM has created a State Mobile Vaccine Pilot Program to help administer vaccinations to qualified Texans in rural communities.
Texas AG Paxton sues Biden administration over deportation freeze
The lawsuit challenges the 100-day moratorium on deportations.
The lawsuit challenges the 100-day moratorium on deportations.