Monday, October 19, 2026

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Friday, October 16

Taxes & Budget

Governor Abbott requests federal disaster tax relief for July storm victims

Governor Abbott sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 15, 2026, requesting federal disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by severe storms and flooding that began on July 14, 2026.

Abbott requests temporary suspension of federal tax filing and payment deadlines and waiver of late fees and penalties for taxpayers in all 62 counties affected by July storms.

Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary

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Saturday, October 3

Economy & JobsBeaumont

Governor Abbott highlights Texas manufacturing sector in Beaumont

Governor Abbott joined manufacturing and business leaders for a roundtable discussion and press conference to highlight Manufacturing Week in Texas on October 1, 2026. He emphasized his economic priorities including reducing property taxes, lowering healthcare and insurance costs, making housing more affordable, and cutting college costs.

$2.9 trillion for Texas economy size

Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Wroe Jackson, Texas Association of Manufacturers Executive Vice President & General Counsel

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