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Governor Abbott Announces Additional Federal Disaster Assistance Following July Storms And Flooding

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 30 Oct 2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the federal government approved the state's appeal for FEMA Individual Assistance following severe storms and flooding in July. Twenty counties, including Bexar, Kerr, Kendall, Uvalde and Val Verde, are now eligible, with aid covering temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster-related costs. A separate appeal for Hazard Mitigation grant funding remains pending.

Governor Abbott Announces $87 Million In Rural Healthcare Grants

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 29 Oct 2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission plans to award $87 million in Rural Texas Strong grants to 129 rural healthcare providers. The funding comes from a $281 million first-year award under the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Rural Health Transformation Program. The state expects an estimated $1.4 billion in federal rural health funding over five years, with further awards announced weekly.

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Response Resources Ahead Of Flood Threat

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 13 Oct 2026

Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather and possible flash flooding in West Texas. The National Weather Service expects remnants of Hurricane Simon to bring thunderstorms with hail, damaging winds and heavy rain from the Panhandle into the South Plains, Permian Basin, Big Bend and border regions. Resources include swiftwater rescue squads, hoist-capable helicopters and medical support teams.

Governor Abbott Announces Over $20 Million In Career Training Grants Across Texas

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 12 Oct 2026

Governor Greg Abbott announced 84 Jobs and Education for Texans grants totaling more than $20 million for public junior, state and technical colleges, school districts and open-enrollment charter schools. Awarded through the Texas Workforce Commission, the grants will fund equipment for career and technical education programs in high-demand fields and are expected to help train more than 7,400 students in the first year.

Governor Abbott Champions Parents’ Rights At Moms For Liberty Summit

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 9 Oct 2026

Governor Greg Abbott delivered the Welcome to Texas address at the Moms for Liberty Joyful Warriors National Summit, focusing on parents' rights in education. He said schools should educate rather than indoctrinate and that parents deserve curriculum transparency. Abbott also cited Texas laws on parental rights, the state's school choice program and a teacher pay raise.

Governor Abbott Announces Blue Origin Expansion In Hutto

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 8 Oct 2026

Governor Greg Abbott announced that Blue Origin Manufacturing LLC is building an advanced manufacturing and operations campus in Hutto, Williamson County, with a $554.78 million capital investment expected to create more than 2,000 jobs. The state extended a Texas Enterprise Fund grant of $18,171,000 and a $10,000 Veteran Created Job Bonus. Abbott said the expansion supports the company’s satellite communications network.

Governor Abbott Promotes Free College Application Week

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 8 Oct 2026

Governor Greg Abbott reminded Texans that Free College Application Week runs October 12–18, 2026, when residents can apply to undergraduate programs at any Texas public college or university without an application fee. Applications must be submitted through ApplyTexas by 11:59 p.m. on October 18. Abbott also cited his undergraduate tuition freeze through 2026-27 and plans for three-year bachelor’s degree pathways.

Governor Abbott Announces Expedited Online Business Filings In Texas

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 8 Oct 2026

Governor Greg Abbott announced the launch of online Texas Express services, letting businesses request same-day and next-day filings through the Texas Secretary of State’s SOSPortal. The state has more than 3.2 million active business entities, up from about 1.4 million in 2015. The launch is part of a broader modernisation effort that lets customers file business documents online and select expedited processing.

Governor Abbott Appoints Blackwell To Upper Colorado River Authority Board Of Directors

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 7 Oct 2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Zane Blackwell of Eden to the Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. Blackwell is a retired utility lineman and a former member of the Eden Chamber of Commerce Board, Eden Economic Development and the City of Eden Water Task Force. He previously served as president of the Eden Consolidated Independent School District Board.

Governor Abbott Dedicates The Dr. Ron A. McMurry MediPlex

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 7 Oct 2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott dedicated the Dr. Ron A. McMurry, MD MediPlex in Jasper, a rural health facility that includes dermatology, interventional pain management and pediatric services plus an Air Evac Lifeteam air rescue base. Abbott honored McMurry, a family physician and Army combat veteran who cared for Jasper for 40 years. His office noted Texas secured more than $1.4 billion in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funds in December.

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Energy Fund Loan For 452 MW West Texas Natural Gas Power Plant

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 7 Oct 2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the ninth Texas Energy Fund loan, for a natural gas plant of more than 450 megawatts in Reeves County being developed by Pecos Power Plant LLC with co-sponsors Mercuria and Continental Resources. The plant, enough to power about 110,000 homes, is set to begin supplying the ERCOT region in 2027. The eight projects previously approved under the In-ERCOT Generation Loan Program total 4,994 MW.

Governor Abbott Appoints Cobern To Texas Historical Records Advisory Board

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 6 Oct 2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott appointed Trasa Cobern of Hurst to the Texas Historical Records Advisory Board for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029. The board works to improve archival and records storage conditions statewide and to preserve permanent records documenting Texas history. Cobern is a vice president at the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth and advancement chair of Humanities Texas.

Governor Abbott Orders Flags To Half-Staff In Solidarity With Israel

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 6 Oct 2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered U.S. and Texas flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in solidarity with Israel and in honor of those killed in the October 7 terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas three years ago. Flags return to full-staff at sunset that day. Individuals, businesses, municipalities and other political subdivisions are encouraged to lower their flags for the same period.

Governor Greg Abbott Appoints Collier To Texas Juvenile Justice Board

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 5 Oct 2026

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has named Bryan Collier of Huntsville to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board, with a term running to February 1, 2029. The board sets rules, mission and goals for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Collier is a former executive director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where he spent 40 years, and is now an executive operations advisor for VitalCore Health Strategies and vice-president of the American Correctional Association.

Governor Abbott Announces Applications Open For $31 Million In Fund For Veterans’ Assistance Grants

Office of Governor Greg Abbott: 5 Oct 2026

Governor Greg Abbott announced that applications are open for an estimated $31 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance grants administered by the Texas Veterans Commission. Nonprofits and local government agencies serving veterans can apply until 5 p.m. Central time on December 2, 2026. Grants for the 2028 funding period run 24 months and range from $50,000 to $600,000, supporting services such as housing, mental health care and job training.