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June 26, 2023
Governor Abbott Announces Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due To Severe Weather
Gov. Greg Abbott
June 1, 2022
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For June 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott
May 12, 2022
Governor Abbott, National Border Patrol Council Release Joint Statement On Biden Administration Providing Baby Formula To Illegal Immigrants Amid National Shortage
Gov. Greg Abbott
May 12, 2022
Governor Abbott Announces New Ruiz Foods Regional Headquarters In Frisco
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 22, 2022
Agriculture Groups Announce Support of Governor Greg Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 7, 2022
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Great Lakes Cheese Facility Construction Site In Abilene
Gov. Greg Abbott
Nov. 2, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for November
Gov. Greg Abbott
Oct. 1, 2021
Governor Abbott Announces New Leprino Foods Facility in Lubbock
Gov. Greg Abbott
Sept. 30, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For October
Gov. Greg Abbott
Sept. 15, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due To Hurricane Nicholas
Gov. Greg Abbott
Sept. 3, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For September 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott
April 6, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For April
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 26, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for March
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 24, 2021
Governor Abbott Reappoints Kinsel and Koehler to Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 24, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacements For 66 Disaster Counties
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 21, 2021
Governor Abbott Gives Update On State Efforts To Provide Water, Resources Across Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 21, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval Allowing SNAP Clients To Purchase Hot Foods
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 20, 2021
Governor Abbott Waives Certain Regulations To Allow Trucks From Alcohol Industry To Deliver Grocery Supplies
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 20, 2021
Governor Abbott, DSHS Issue Temporary Waivers To Cover Overtime Payments For Meat Inspectors
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Kevin Shea, Acting Secretary of Agriculture - Governor Abbott Requests USDA Disaster Designation In Response To Winter Weather Impact
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 19, 2021
Governor Abbott, DSHS Suspend Regulations To Help Provide Meals To Texas Families
Gov. Greg Abbott
Feb. 19, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due To Winter Storm
Gov. Greg Abbott
Dec. 3, 2020
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For December 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott
Nov. 23, 2020
Governor Abbott Announces Holiday Comfort Food Care Packages For Texas Youth And Families
Gov. Greg Abbott
Oct. 7, 2020
Relating to the continued response to the COVID-19 disaster as Texas reopens (bars)
Gov. Greg Abbott
Oct. 7, 2020
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order To Open Bars In Qualifying Counties
Gov. Greg Abbott
Sept. 15, 2020
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacements For Eight Disaster Counties
Gov. Greg Abbott
May 20, 2020
Governor Abbott Waives Late Fees For TABC License And Permit Renewals
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
June 15, 2019
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Allowing Beer-To-Go Sales In Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott
Sept. 11, 2017
Texas Expands Food Benefits For Harvey Victims
Gov. Greg Abbott
May 5, 2017
Governor Abbott Announces Additional USDA Funding to Fight Cattle Fever Ticks
Gov. Greg Abbott
March 14, 2016
Governor Abbott Announces Pegasus Foods Expansion In Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott
July 16, 2015
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At 87th Annual Texas FFA Convention
Gov. Greg Abbott
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Politician
June 26, 2023
Governor Abbott Announces Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due To Severe Weather
Gov.Greg Abbott
June 1, 2022
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For June 2022
Gov.Greg Abbott
May 12, 2022
Governor Abbott, National Border Patrol Council Release Joint Statement On Biden Administration Providing Baby Formula To Illegal Immigrants Amid National Shortage
Gov.Greg Abbott
May 12, 2022
Governor Abbott Announces New Ruiz Foods Regional Headquarters In Frisco
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 22, 2022
Agriculture Groups Announce Support of Governor Greg Abbott
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 7, 2022
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At Great Lakes Cheese Facility Construction Site In Abilene
Gov.Greg Abbott
Nov. 2, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for November
Gov.Greg Abbott
Oct. 1, 2021
Governor Abbott Announces New Leprino Foods Facility in Lubbock
Gov.Greg Abbott
Sept. 30, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For October
Gov.Greg Abbott
Sept. 15, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due To Hurricane Nicholas
Gov.Greg Abbott
Sept. 3, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For September 2021
Gov.Greg Abbott
April 6, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For April
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 26, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for March
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 24, 2021
Governor Abbott Reappoints Kinsel and Koehler to Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 24, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacements For 66 Disaster Counties
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 21, 2021
Governor Abbott Gives Update On State Efforts To Provide Water, Resources Across Texas
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 21, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval Allowing SNAP Clients To Purchase Hot Foods
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 20, 2021
Governor Abbott Waives Certain Regulations To Allow Trucks From Alcohol Industry To Deliver Grocery Supplies
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 20, 2021
Governor Abbott, DSHS Issue Temporary Waivers To Cover Overtime Payments For Meat Inspectors
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Kevin Shea, Acting Secretary of Agriculture - Governor Abbott Requests USDA Disaster Designation In Response To Winter Weather Impact
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 19, 2021
Governor Abbott, DSHS Suspend Regulations To Help Provide Meals To Texas Families
Gov.Greg Abbott
Feb. 19, 2021
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For SNAP Benefit Replacements Due To Winter Storm
Gov.Greg Abbott
Dec. 3, 2020
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For December 2020
Gov.Greg Abbott
Nov. 23, 2020
Governor Abbott Announces Holiday Comfort Food Care Packages For Texas Youth And Families
Gov.Greg Abbott
Oct. 7, 2020
Relating to the continued response to the COVID-19 disaster as Texas reopens (bars)
Gov.Greg Abbott
Oct. 7, 2020
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order To Open Bars In Qualifying Counties
Gov.Greg Abbott
Sept. 15, 2020
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Federal Approval For Automatic SNAP Benefit Replacements For Eight Disaster Counties
Gov.Greg Abbott
May 20, 2020
Governor Abbott Waives Late Fees For TABC License And Permit Renewals
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
June 15, 2019
Governor Abbott Signs Legislation Allowing Beer-To-Go Sales In Texas
Gov.Greg Abbott
Sept. 11, 2017
Texas Expands Food Benefits For Harvey Victims
Gov.Greg Abbott
May 5, 2017
Governor Abbott Announces Additional USDA Funding to Fight Cattle Fever Ticks
Gov.Greg Abbott
March 14, 2016
Governor Abbott Announces Pegasus Foods Expansion In Texas
Gov.Greg Abbott
July 16, 2015
Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At 87th Annual Texas FFA Convention
Gov.Greg Abbott
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