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Governor Abbott Press Office

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Governor Abbott Press Office

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Official account for the press office of Governor @GregAbbott_TX. Building a stronger Texas.

Joined January 2009

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Governor Abbott today celebrated Texas leading all states in job gains in June. Business leaders credit Texas' highly skilled workforce, welcoming business climate, and exceptional quality of life as our top advantages. Read More: gov.texas.gov/news/post/texa…
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Governor Abbott today swore in Robert S. Howden as the 116th Secretary of State of Texas. With a career spanning four Republican gubernatorial administrations, Sec. Howden is ready to protect the integrity of Texas elections & represent our state on the global stage.
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Governor Abbott was today briefed by state and local officials on flood recovery in Kerrville. If you have flood damage or are in need of recovery resouces please visit Disaster.Texas.Gov
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Jul 19
Texas is grateful for our neighboring state partners who’ve sacrificially helped protect Texans & clear debris. Through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, AL, AR, FL, LA, and OK have answered the call & deployed teams to support flood response operations in our state.
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Jul 18
Rescue crews continue to work around the clock in Dimmit and Zavala Counties, with helicopters in the air, boats on the water, and personnel on the ground. These teams have made hundreds of rescues over the past several days. The work continues.
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Jul 18
The communities impacted by this week’s flooding are strong and resilient. State and local officials continue working together around the clock to support every affected community. Texans can report flood damage and find recovery resources at Disaster.Texas.Gov
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Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jul 17
“The Uvalde Community was hit very hard, but its residents are strong & resilient.” - Gov. Abbott Gov. Abbott visited Uvalde, requesting a major disaster declaration for 28 counties to bring federal relief & support recovery. 1,500+ assets deployed. 270+ Texans rescued.
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Texas Military Dept.
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Jul 17
Two Texas Military Department CH-47F Chinook helicopters transported 10 pallets of meals and 4 pallets of water to flood-affected communities including Uvalde and Concan on Thursday. Service Members will continue to provide vital support and resources alongside partners including
Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jul 17
NOW: Governor Abbott meets with state and local officials in Uvalde to receive an update on flood damage and ongoing recovery efforts across the region.
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Texas Game Wardens
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Jul 17
Probably not often that breakfast is delivered by helicopter 🚁 Texas Game Wardens and aviation crews are assisting camps in the Kerr County area that remain cut off by high water by completing four missions, delivering food and supplies this morning. Campers safe. (1/2)
Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jul 17
Storms and flooding have made it hard for some hospitals to get patients the care they need. Texas Emergency Medical Task Force partnered with the Texas National Guard to run helicopter medical transports, air-lifting Texans in storm-affected areas to facilities for care.
Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jul 17
Today, Governor Abbott appointed Robert S. Howden as the 116th Secretary of State of Texas. With service under four Republican governors, Howden brings decades of experience to protect election integrity and represent Texas on the global stage.
Governor Abbott Press Office
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Jul 16
Gov. Abbott held a briefing on Texas flooding response: “Protecting life remains our top priority. Life-threatening catastrophic flooding remains our main risk tonight. We’ve deployed 2,350+ emergency responders & 1,400+ vehicles. Texans must avoid rising water on roadways.”
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Jul 16
Read More:
Governor Abbott Provides Update On State Response To Severe Flooding
From gov.texas.gov
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Texas DPS
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Jul 16
DPS continues to support statewide flood response efforts to keep Texans safe. In Kerr Co., DPS Troopers are on the ground blocking bridges and roads that may be unsafe for drivers or pedestrians to cross. Do NOT walk or drive through flooded areas – just a small amount of
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