Noticias

May 13

Governor Abbott Waives License Renewal Late Fees For Certain Occupational Licenses In Texas

This waiver applies to licenses associated with a variety of occupations such as barbers, cosmetologists, electricians, speech-language pathologists, and dyslexia therapists.

Press Release

May 12

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration In May 2020 Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on March 13, 2020, certifying un

Proclamation

May 12

Governor Abbott Extends COVID-19 Disaster Declaration For All Texas Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.

Press Release

May 12

Governor Abbott Extended The Disaster Declaration In May 2020 For Texas Counties Affected By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Abbott Extended The Disaster Declaration In May 2020 For Texas Counties Affected By Hurricane Harvey.

Proclamation

May 12

Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen Send Letter To Congressional Leaders Urging Support For Employer Liability Protections

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen today sent a letter to Congressional Leaders asking them to support liability protections for Texas employers.

Press Release

May 12

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Over $1 Billion In Pandemic Food Benefits For Texas Families

P-EBT provides a one-time benefit of $285 per child, which can be used in the same way as SNAP food benefits to pay for groceries.

Press Release

May 11

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Regarding July 14th Early Voting For Special, Runoff Elections

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Regarding July 14th Early Voting For Special, Runoff Elections

Proclamation

May 11

Governor Abbott Directs TDEM, DSHS, HHSC To Test All Nursing Home Residents, Staff In Texas

The Governor instructed HHSC, TDEM, and DSHS to develop and implement a plan based on the guidance of Vice President Mike Pence and Doctor Deborah Birx.

Press Release