Abbott blames Texas' power crisis on ERCOT, calls for investigation
Gov. Greg Abbott outlined five focus points for the days ahead, including investigating ERCOT.
With half of Texas under a boil water notice, state efforts shift to emerging water crisis
Nearly half of Texans are now under a boil water advisory. It’s partially driven by burst pipes tearing apart homes and stressing water systems.
Abbott issues order halting export of natural gas
Some coal, natural gas, and nuclear sources were shut down because of the winter weather impacting Texas.
Texas legislative hearings called to investigate power grid crisis
This will be the second time state lawmakers will hold hearings because of a massive power grid shutdown.
Local officials across Texas getting additional resources to respond to severe winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott today announced he will be deploying state resources as well as the National Guard to assist local officials throughout Texas.
Federal Emergency Declaration issued for Texas due to severe winter weather
The White House has declared a federal emergency for Texas as the entire state deals with severe winter weather.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas AG Paxton sues Biden administration over deportation freeze
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.