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Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for 59 Texas Counties After Severe Storms

Gov. Greg Abbott declared a disaster for 59 Texas counties and directed the State Emergency Operations Center to maintain 24-hour escalated operations as heavy rain and flash flooding threaten communities across the state.

Bree TanakaJuly 15, 20261 min read

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Texas Awards $5.5 Million in Primary Medical Care Grants

Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday announced three Statewide Preceptorship Program grants totaling $5.5 million to Texas medical societies, aimed at strengthening the primary care workforce in rural and underserved communities.

Nadia Hassan / July 13, 2026

Governor Abbott Activates State Emergency Resources Ahead of Flash Flood Threats

Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather and flash flooding expected to hit multiple regions of Texas this week. The National Weather Service warns slow-moving storms could bring flash flooding to Nort

Bree Tanaka / July 13, 2026

Texas Launches Teacher-Led Classroom Commission

Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday launched the Texas Classroom Commission, a new teacher-led initiative intended to put Texas educators at the center of shaping the future of public education. The commi

Tamara Okafor / July 10, 2026