Governor Abbott (PHOTO: Office Of The Governor 8/27/17)

Governor Abbott (PHOTO: Office Of The Governor 8/27/17)

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Governor Abbott Announces $25 Million In Federal Funds For TxDOT To Address Disastrous Impacts From Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is receiving $25 million in federal funds to help rehabilitate the state’s transportation network after Hurricane Harvey waged an unprecedented attack on the Lone Star State. The Federal Highway Administration made the funds available for all counties on the Governor's Disaster Declaration.

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Texas Gov. Abbott: Houston Response Shows 'what Texas is all about'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that the Houston community's response in the wake of Hurricane Harvey -- including the scores of residents who have risked their lives to rescue others -- shows "what Texas is all about."

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Governor Abbott Establishes Dual Status Command In Response To Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today requested from Secretary of Defense General James Mattis that a Texas National Guard Dual Status Command (DSC) be established allowing for a single commander for both federal and state forces to oversee response to the devastation statewide of Hurricane Harvey.