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Helping People with Disabilities Prepare for Flu Outbreak

The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities is asking Texans who have disabilities or who care for someone with a disability to take an online survey about their planning for an emergency or an outbreak of pandemic flu. The survey is available in English and Spanish. Take the survey.

Resources for military service members, veterans, and their families

TexVet: Partners Across Texas (TexVet P.A.T.) is a collaborative effort of various local, state, and federal entities and programs to ensure the availability of a system of resources and referrals for members of our military service, veterans, and their families. Visit www.TexVet.com for information about access to available health care, social services, and support systems.

Prepare for Storm Season Today

Tornadoes. Hurricanes. Floods. Wildfires. These and other disasters frequently occur in Texas during the spring and summer months. It’s too late to plan for these emergencies once a storm approaches. Now is the time to prepare yourself and your family for any emergency. Follow the easy suggestions at TexasPrepares.org or TexasPrepara.org (Spanish) today.

Marriage Education Participation Waives State Marriage License Fee

Are wedding plans in your near future? Visit TwogetherInTexas.com for information on new legislation that waives the state’s portion of the marriage license and the 72-hour waiting period for couples who complete a free marriage education class. News Release

Organ Donor Registration

Visit Glenda Dawson Donate Life – Texas Registry for more information about organ donation and instructions for registering as an organ donor online. News Release

Last Updated June 10, 2009