Noticias
Governor Abbott Takes Action to Expand Nursing Workforce
Governor Greg Abbott has waived several regulations to help meet Texas’ growing need for nurses as the state responds to the COVID-19 virus.
Governor Abbott Postpones Runoff Primary Election In Response To COVID-19
The runoff election was originally scheduled for May 26th, but has been postponed in conjunction with the state's ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Waives Regulations To Support Pharmacy Operations, Allow Telephonic Consultations
The Governor’s actions will allow pharmacists to conduct telephonic consultations, and remove regulatory barriers so that pharmacies can operate at full strength.
Governor Abbott Holds Call With State Legislature, Texas Congressional Delegation On COVID-19 Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott today held a conference call with members of the Texas Legislature and the Texas Congressional Delegation to discuss the state's ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Allows Event Permit Refunds For Businesses Affected By COVID-19 Cancellations
Suspending these provisions will allow for refunds of application fees paid to obtain a temporary event permit for an event that was later cancelled.
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Emergency Designation For Small Business Disaster Loans From U.S. Small Business Administration
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. SBA has included the entire state of Texas in its Economic Injury Disaster Declaration and granted access to its EIDL program.
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Texas Supreme Court Temporary Suspension Of Residential Eviction Proceedings
Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement after the Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency order suspending residential eviction proceedings through April 19, 2020.
Governor Abbott Waives Health Care Fees For Incarcerated Texans In TDCJ Facilities
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to temporarily suspend inmate fees for health care services related to COVID-19.