August 20, 2020
"The Abbott Alerts newsletter allows you to stay up to date on the latest news, and I'll let you know what we are doing to keep Texas the most exceptional state in America."
INTRODUCING A NEW LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL ON POLICE FUNDING
On Tuesday I announced a new legislative proposal to discourage the defunding of law enforcement in Texas. Under this plan, any city that defunds their police department will have their property tax revenue
capped at current levels.
Defunding the police puts Texans in danger and invites lawlessness into our communities.
Cities that endanger their residents should not be able to turn around and raise more taxes from those same Texans.
Defunding the police puts Texans in danger and invites lawlessness into our communities.
Cities that endanger their residents should not be able to turn around and raise more taxes from those same Texans.
WATCH: SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVE DISCRETION OVER WHEN & HOW TO BEGIN THE SCHOOL YEAR, NOT COUNTY JUDGES
County judges have never had control over how local school districts open. School openings are at the discretion of locally elected school boards.
No county judge has any authority whatsoever over the ability schools, public or private, to be able to open.
County judges have never had control over how local school districts open. School openings are at the discretion of locally elected school boards.
No county judge has any authority whatsoever over the ability schools, public or private, to be able to open.
REQUESTING A DISASTER DESIGNATION FOR THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY
Last week, I requested a disaster designation from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for eight counties in the Rio Grande Valley directly impacted by Hurricane Hanna.
This federal funding from USDA will assist Texas agriculture producers affected by severe weather and flooding.
This federal funding from USDA will assist Texas agriculture producers affected by severe weather and flooding.
DIRECTING TWC TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL LOST WAGE ASSISTANCE
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has applied for additional unemployment funding through the Lost Wage Assistance program. If granted, this funding will provide an additional $300 per week for qualifying Texans across the state.
To apply for unemployment benefits or to request payment click HERE.
To apply for unemployment benefits or to request payment click HERE.
CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE RATIFICATION OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT
This week marked the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment - officially recognizing women's rights to vote.
A remarkable milestone in American history.
May we honor and commemorate the strong, trailblazing women who secured this right and the countless women who have exercised it.
A remarkable milestone in American history.
May we honor and commemorate the strong, trailblazing women who secured this right and the countless women who have exercised it.
TESLA BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW GIGAFACTORY IN CENTRAL TEXAS
Tesla is moving swiftly to break ground on the new gigafactory in Travis County.
This factory is paving the way for thousands of new jobs in the Lone Star State and will be the cornerstone for the next generation of innovation.
This factory is paving the way for thousands of new jobs in the Lone Star State and will be the cornerstone for the next generation of innovation.
PRAYING FOR THE TEXAS ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SOLDIER AT FORT HOOD
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of the Texas Army National Guard Soldier who died during a training exercise at Fort Hood.
We are so grateful for the service and sacrifice of all Texas National Guard members and we deeply mourn this loss.
We are so grateful for the service and sacrifice of all Texas National Guard members and we deeply mourn this loss.
COVID-19 STATEWIDE TESTING LOCATOR
There are over 1,700 COVID-19 testing locations across the state of Texas.
To find a testing site in your area, visit TDEM's locator here and follow the directions to register.
To find a testing site in your area, visit TDEM's locator here and follow the directions to register.
75 DAYS TILL ELECTION DAY
There are just 75 days until Election Day 2020! Our team is working hard to mobilize voters day in and day out until November 3rd.
The upcoming election is critical to the future of the Lone Star State. We're counting on YOU to help us keep Texas RED. Join our team by clicking HERE.
The upcoming election is critical to the future of the Lone Star State. We're counting on YOU to help us keep Texas RED. Join our team by clicking HERE.
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