Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a statement to KPRC 2, calling for the Democrats in the senate to approve legislation to bring an end to the government shutdown that has lasted nearly a month.
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a press conference on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Austin.Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a statement to KPRC 2, calling for the Democrats in the senate to approve legislation to bring an end to the government shutdown that has lasted nearly a month.
“There’s a simple and immediate solution to this problem that could be achieved tomorrow. Senate Democrats should immediately end their government shutdown by approving legislation that already passed the U.S. House that will fully fund the government and ensure Texans don’t go hungry. While Democrats use low-income Texans as bargaining chips, Texas agencies are coordinating with community partners to connect families to existing assistance until the federal government gets back to work.” Gov. Abbott also included resources that may be of assistance to Texans facing interruption of benefits due to what he referred to as “the Democrats’ government shutdown”: Texans who need assistance can visit 211Texas.org or dial 2-1-1 to be connected with information about a range of services, including food, housing, utilities, and health and medical services. Texas WIC provides nutritious foods, education, and other services to low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5.Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.Michael is a Kingwood native who loves visiting local restaurants and overreacting to Houston sports. He joined the KPRC 2 family in 2024. He earned his BA from Texas A&M University in 2022 and his MA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2023.3.5 million Texans will not get food stamps next month if government shutdown continuesCleveland Park’s memorial to fallen HPD officer is granted through generosity of youHouston woman’s Jamaican vacation takes a turn as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa nears landfallGalveston PD search for man who tried to abduct teen girl walking to schoolAJ Armstrong’s team prepares for appeals hearingDistrict 18 Race: Why George Foreman IV is running for the vacant seatITS COMING! Fall temperatures on the way as strong cold front approaches HoustonDid this weekend's rain help with dry grounds in Houston?Hurricane Melissa is heading to JamaicaGovernment shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for nearly 900,000 HoustoniansTexans could lose SNAP benefits if Congress fails to reach a deal by tomorrowFall temperatures heading to Houston this week with cold front!Residents in Texas neighborhood say rats are taking overDistrict 18 Race: Why Isaiah Martin is running for the vacant seatCo-living becoming popular in Houston as housing prices skyrocketHouston cosmetics company charged after coconut lotion spill into bayouThe truth about new freon requirements for AC's
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