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Politician
April 8, 2020
Governor Abbott, HHS Announce Federal Approval Of Emergency SNAP Benefits
Gov. Greg Abbott
March 30, 2020
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of 1135 Medicaid Waiver
Gov. Greg Abbott
March 26, 2020
Governor Abbott Announces HHSC Request Of 1135 Medicaid Waiver
Gov. Greg Abbott
March 25, 2020
Governor Abbott Sends Letter Seeking Permission For SNAP Recipients To Use Their Benefits At Take Out And Drive-Thru Restaurants
Gov. Greg Abbott
May 3, 2019
Governor Abbott Announces Additional Grant Funding For Border Security Operations In Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott
Dec. 19, 2018
Governor Abbott Statement On School Finance Commission Report
Gov. Greg Abbott
April 26, 2018
Letter to Country Judges - Governor Abbott Encourages Mayors And County Judges To Take Advantage Of Available Harvey Relief Funds
Gov. Greg Abbott
April 17, 2018
Governor Greg Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 9, 2018
Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Disaster Relief Funding By Congress
Gov. Greg Abbott
Jan. 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader - Pass Additional Disaster Funding
Gov. Greg Abbott, ...
Jan. 3, 2018
Governor Abbott And AG Paxton Announce Approval Of Request To Authorize FEMA Assistance For Houses Of Worship Affected By Harvey
Gov. Greg Abbott
Dec. 21, 2017
Governor Abbott Announces Five Year Extension Of 1115 Waiver For Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott
Sept. 8, 2017
Governor Abbott Statement On President Trump Signing Of Of Harvey Relief Bill
Gov. Greg Abbott
Sept. 8, 2017
Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Harvey Relief Bill
Gov. Greg Abbott
Sept. 7, 2017
Governor Abbott Statement On U.S. Senate Vote To Approve Hurricane Harvey Funding
Gov. Greg Abbott
Sept. 6, 2017
Governor Abbott Statement On U.S. House Of Representatives Vote To Approve Harvey Relief Down Payment
Gov. Greg Abbott
Aug. 25, 2017
Letter to the Honorable Donald Trump, President of the United States - Request for Major Presidential Disaster Declaration
Gov. Greg Abbott
Aug. 11, 2017
Governor Abbott Signs Sunset Legislation
Gov. Greg Abbott
July 7, 2017
Protecting Those Who Serve And Protect
Gov. Greg Abbott
June 27, 2017
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Hancock, Reps. Parker And Schofield's Intention To File Legislation Limiting Growth In State Spending
Gov. Greg Abbott, ...
June 27, 2017
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Estes, Rep. Villalba's Intention To Author Legislation Limiting Growth In Local Spending
Gov. Greg Abbott, ...
June 26, 2017
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Schwertner, Rep. Springer "s Intention To Author Legislation Prohibiting Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Providers
Gov. Greg Abbott, ...
June 12, 2017
Governor Abbott Signs 2018-2019 State Budget Into Law
Gov. Greg Abbott
May 5, 2017
Governor Abbott Announces Additional USDA Funding to Fight Cattle Fever Ticks
Gov. Greg Abbott
Jan. 31, 2017
Governor Abbott Releases 2018-19 Budget That Fully Funds Key Priorities Within Available Revenue
Gov. Greg Abbott
Jan. 31, 2017
Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Address
Gov. Greg Abbott
Jan. 9, 2017
Governor Abbott Statement On Biennial Revenue Estimate
Gov. Greg Abbott
Oct. 29, 2016
Houston Chronicle - Cruz, Patrick: Texas Can't Alone Win Struggle for Life; Congress Must Cut Off Planned Parenthood's Funding
Dan Patrick, ...
Oct. 6, 2016
Texas Deploys Disaster Relief Resources For Areas Impacted By Hurricane Matthew
Gov. Greg Abbott
July 12, 2016
Commissioner Whitman Submits Letter Outlining Proposals For CPS Overhaul To Governor Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott
July 1, 2016
Letter to the State Agency Board/Commission Chairs, State Agency Heads/Executive Directors, Appellate Court Justices and Judges Chancellors, Presidents, and Directors of Institutions and Agencies of Higher Education of Texas - Reduce State Spending In Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget Requests
Gov. Greg Abbott
June 15, 2016
Governor Abbott Invites CDC To Review Texas' Zika Virus Preparedness And Response Plan
Gov. Greg Abbott
June 11, 2016
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties
Gov. Greg Abbott
June 9, 2016
Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas Counties
Gov. Greg Abbott
June 9, 2016
Governor Abbott Participates In White House Conference Call With Governors On Zika Virus
Gov. Greg Abbott
May 13, 2016
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Supreme Court's Ruling To Uphold State's School Finance System
Gov. Greg Abbott
May 5, 2016
Governor Abbott Announces Jamba Headquarters Relocation To Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott
May 4, 2016
Governor Abbott Announces New SATA Group Project In Brownsville, TX
Gov. Greg Abbott
April 1, 2016
Office Of The Governor Awards Second Round Of Grants To Texas Military Installations
Gov. Greg Abbott
March 19, 2016
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties
Gov. Greg Abbott
March 18, 2016
Governor Abbott Requests Individual And Public Assistance For Texas Counties
Gov. Greg Abbott
March 9, 2016
Governor Abbott Files Appeal For Individual Assistance
Gov. Greg Abbott
Jan. 26, 2016
Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
Gov. Greg Abbott
Dec. 11, 2015
Office Of The Governor Awards $15 Million To Texas Military Installations
Gov. Greg Abbott
Nov. 4, 2015
Letter to Sheriff Lupe Valdez - 'Sanctuary Cities' in Texas - Complying with ICE
Gov. Greg Abbott
Oct. 19, 2015
Texas Eliminates Taxpayer Funding To Planned Parenthood Providers
Gov. Greg Abbott
Oct. 2, 2015
Governor Abbott Announces $133 Million In Local Criminal Justice And Victim Services Grants
Gov. Greg Abbott
Sept. 3, 2015
Governor Abbott To Lead Delegation To Mexico City
Gov. Greg Abbott
June 20, 2015
Governor Abbott Signs State Budget Into Law
Gov. Greg Abbott
Oct. 1, 2014
Amarillo Globe-News - Schools, Border Security Top Abbott's List
Gov. Greg Abbott
Date
Title
Politician
April 8, 2020
Governor Abbott, HHS Announce Federal Approval Of Emergency SNAP Benefits
Gov.Greg Abbott
March 30, 2020
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of 1135 Medicaid Waiver
Gov.Greg Abbott
March 26, 2020
Governor Abbott Announces HHSC Request Of 1135 Medicaid Waiver
Gov.Greg Abbott
March 25, 2020
Governor Abbott Sends Letter Seeking Permission For SNAP Recipients To Use Their Benefits At Take Out And Drive-Thru Restaurants
Gov.Greg Abbott
May 3, 2019
Governor Abbott Announces Additional Grant Funding For Border Security Operations In Texas
Gov.Greg Abbott
Dec. 19, 2018
Governor Abbott Statement On School Finance Commission Report
Gov.Greg Abbott
April 26, 2018
Letter to Country Judges - Governor Abbott Encourages Mayors And County Judges To Take Advantage Of Available Harvey Relief Funds
Gov.Greg Abbott
April 17, 2018
Governor Greg Abbott Announces Extension Of Transitional Sheltering Assistance
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 9, 2018
Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Disaster Relief Funding By Congress
Gov.Greg Abbott
Jan. 24, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader - Pass Additional Disaster Funding
Gov.Greg Abbott, ...
Jan. 3, 2018
Governor Abbott And AG Paxton Announce Approval Of Request To Authorize FEMA Assistance For Houses Of Worship Affected By Harvey
Gov.Greg Abbott
Dec. 21, 2017
Governor Abbott Announces Five Year Extension Of 1115 Waiver For Texas
Gov.Greg Abbott
Sept. 8, 2017
Governor Abbott Statement On President Trump Signing Of Of Harvey Relief Bill
Gov.Greg Abbott
Sept. 8, 2017
Governor Abbott Statement On Passage Of Harvey Relief Bill
Gov.Greg Abbott
Sept. 7, 2017
Governor Abbott Statement On U.S. Senate Vote To Approve Hurricane Harvey Funding
Gov.Greg Abbott
Sept. 6, 2017
Governor Abbott Statement On U.S. House Of Representatives Vote To Approve Harvey Relief Down Payment
Gov.Greg Abbott
Aug. 25, 2017
Letter to the Honorable Donald Trump, President of the United States - Request for Major Presidential Disaster Declaration
Gov.Greg Abbott
Aug. 11, 2017
Governor Abbott Signs Sunset Legislation
Gov.Greg Abbott
July 7, 2017
Protecting Those Who Serve And Protect
Gov.Greg Abbott
June 27, 2017
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Hancock, Reps. Parker And Schofield's Intention To File Legislation Limiting Growth In State Spending
Gov.Greg Abbott, ...
June 27, 2017
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Estes, Rep. Villalba's Intention To Author Legislation Limiting Growth In Local Spending
Gov.Greg Abbott, ...
June 26, 2017
Governor Abbott Applauds Sen. Schwertner, Rep. Springer "s Intention To Author Legislation Prohibiting Taxpayer Funding For Abortion Providers
Gov.Greg Abbott, ...
June 12, 2017
Governor Abbott Signs 2018-2019 State Budget Into Law
Gov.Greg Abbott
May 5, 2017
Governor Abbott Announces Additional USDA Funding to Fight Cattle Fever Ticks
Gov.Greg Abbott
Jan. 31, 2017
Governor Abbott Releases 2018-19 Budget That Fully Funds Key Priorities Within Available Revenue
Gov.Greg Abbott
Jan. 31, 2017
Governor Abbott Delivers State Of The State Address
Gov.Greg Abbott
Jan. 9, 2017
Governor Abbott Statement On Biennial Revenue Estimate
Gov.Greg Abbott
Oct. 29, 2016
Houston Chronicle - Cruz, Patrick: Texas Can't Alone Win Struggle for Life; Congress Must Cut Off Planned Parenthood's Funding
Dan Patrick, ...
Oct. 6, 2016
Texas Deploys Disaster Relief Resources For Areas Impacted By Hurricane Matthew
Gov.Greg Abbott
July 12, 2016
Commissioner Whitman Submits Letter Outlining Proposals For CPS Overhaul To Governor Abbott
Gov.Greg Abbott
July 1, 2016
Letter to the State Agency Board/Commission Chairs, State Agency Heads/Executive Directors, Appellate Court Justices and Judges Chancellors, Presidents, and Directors of Institutions and Agencies of Higher Education of Texas - Reduce State Spending In Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget Requests
Gov.Greg Abbott
June 15, 2016
Governor Abbott Invites CDC To Review Texas' Zika Virus Preparedness And Response Plan
Gov.Greg Abbott
June 11, 2016
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties
Gov.Greg Abbott
June 9, 2016
Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Texas Counties
Gov.Greg Abbott
June 9, 2016
Governor Abbott Participates In White House Conference Call With Governors On Zika Virus
Gov.Greg Abbott
May 13, 2016
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Supreme Court's Ruling To Uphold State's School Finance System
Gov.Greg Abbott
May 5, 2016
Governor Abbott Announces Jamba Headquarters Relocation To Texas
Gov.Greg Abbott
May 4, 2016
Governor Abbott Announces New SATA Group Project In Brownsville, TX
Gov.Greg Abbott
April 1, 2016
Office Of The Governor Awards Second Round Of Grants To Texas Military Installations
Gov.Greg Abbott
March 19, 2016
Federal Disaster Declaration Granted For Texas Counties
Gov.Greg Abbott
March 18, 2016
Governor Abbott Requests Individual And Public Assistance For Texas Counties
Gov.Greg Abbott
March 9, 2016
Governor Abbott Files Appeal For Individual Assistance
Gov.Greg Abbott
Jan. 26, 2016
Governor Abbott Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration
Gov.Greg Abbott
Dec. 11, 2015
Office Of The Governor Awards $15 Million To Texas Military Installations
Gov.Greg Abbott
Nov. 4, 2015
Letter to Sheriff Lupe Valdez - 'Sanctuary Cities' in Texas - Complying with ICE
Gov.Greg Abbott
Oct. 19, 2015
Texas Eliminates Taxpayer Funding To Planned Parenthood Providers
Gov.Greg Abbott
Oct. 2, 2015
Governor Abbott Announces $133 Million In Local Criminal Justice And Victim Services Grants
Gov.Greg Abbott
Sept. 3, 2015
Governor Abbott To Lead Delegation To Mexico City
Gov.Greg Abbott
June 20, 2015
Governor Abbott Signs State Budget Into Law
Gov.Greg Abbott
Oct. 1, 2014
Amarillo Globe-News - Schools, Border Security Top Abbott's List
Gov.Greg Abbott
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