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.
National Guard soldiers ordered home by governors amid outrage over being moved to Capitol parking garage
Abbott had also previously lodged a similar objection to DeSantis over the background checks into National Guard servicemembers.
Abbott had also previously lodged a similar objection to DeSantis over the background checks into National Guard servicemembers.
Austin officials ask public to weigh in on improving public safety
If you’d like to weigh in on how Austin could or should improve public safety, the City of Austin is offering a couple of virtual forums to do just that.
If you’d like to weigh in on how Austin could or should improve public safety, the City of Austin is offering a couple of virtual forums to do just that.
Abbott hosts roundtable on law enforcement, public safety priorities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion in Austin on public safety and law enforcement.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion in Austin on public safety and law enforcement.
Abbott says Texas will reinstate ban on homeless camping if Austin doesn't
"Contrary to what Austin leaders think no one has a right to urinate & defecate wherever they want," Abbott said on Twitter.
"Contrary to what Austin leaders think no one has a right to urinate & defecate wherever they want," Abbott said on Twitter.
Texas' Abbott rips vetting of National Guard: 'This is the most offensive thing I've ever heard'
Approximately 25,000 National Guard troops have been sent to the nation's capital.
Approximately 25,000 National Guard troops have been sent to the nation's capital.
Nearly 900k Texans have been vaccinated; state releases list of vaccine hub providers
The Texas Department of State Health Services released a list of 28 providers or vaccine hubs on its website.
The Texas Department of State Health Services released a list of 28 providers or vaccine hubs on its website.
Video resource highlights services for military families transferring to Texas
The governor's office says the video provides information on employment, education, skills development, and health services offered for those about to transfer or have transferred to Texas.
The governor's office says the video provides information on employment, education, skills development, and health services offered for those about to transfer or have transferred to Texas.
Central Texas counties may soon roll back occupancy limits
Under an executive order issued last year by governor Abbott, a rollback of occupancy might soon be implemented in counties such as Williamson and Hays counties.
Under an executive order issued last year by governor Abbott, a rollback of occupancy might soon be implemented in counties such as Williamson and Hays counties.
Abbott places state resources on standby ahead of winter weather
The system is expected to move across the state starting Saturday evening through early Monday morning and is threatening to bring snowfall to much of the northern half of Texas.
The system is expected to move across the state starting Saturday evening through early Monday morning and is threatening to bring snowfall to much of the northern half of Texas.
Legislation filed to limit Texas governor's disaster powers
The legislation, according to state Rep. Drew Springer, is not a personal critique on how the governor has managed the state response to the pandemic.
The legislation, according to state Rep. Drew Springer, is not a personal critique on how the governor has managed the state response to the pandemic.
COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center opens to treat outpatients
The Texas Division Of Emergency Management has established a COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Austin to treat outpatient cases of COVID-19.
The Texas Division Of Emergency Management has established a COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Austin to treat outpatient cases of COVID-19.
Texas Supreme Court blocks enforcement of Austin dine-in curfew
The Texas Supreme Court conditionally granted Paxton's petition and directed the Third Court of Appeals to issue relief and block enforcement of the restrictions pending final resolution of the appeal.
The Texas Supreme Court conditionally granted Paxton's petition and directed the Third Court of Appeals to issue relief and block enforcement of the restrictions pending final resolution of the appeal.
District judge rules to allow dine-in restrictions in Austin-Travis County
After pushback from the state, Austin-Travis County will be allowed to enforce food and beverage establishments to close for dine-in between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6:00 am through the holiday weekend.
After pushback from the state, Austin-Travis County will be allowed to enforce food and beverage establishments to close for dine-in between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6:00 am through the holiday weekend.