Noticias

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Announces Emergency Waiver Of Federal Match Requirement For Victims Services Grant Recipients

his waiver follows an unprecedented match waiver process recently initiated for states by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime and Office on Violence Against Women.

Press Release

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation To Allow City of Sundown To Order Its Special Election To Occur July 14, 2020

Governor Abbott suspends Sections 41.007(d) and 41.008 of the Texas Election Code to the extent necessary to allow the City of Sundown to order its special election, to occur on July 14, 2020,

Proclamation

Apr 8

Governor Abbott, HHS Announce Federal Approval Of Emergency SNAP Benefits

The emergency allotments are currently authorized for the months of April and May and will affect all SNAP recipients in the state of Texas.

Press Release

Apr 8

Governor Abbott Announces Texas Military Department, Prestige Ameritech Partnership To Increase Mask Production

The Governor announced a new partnership between the Texas Military Department (TMD) and Prestige Ameritech to increase the production of face masks for health care workers.

Press Release

Apr 7

Governor Abbott Prepares State Resources As Severe Weather Approaches Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby across the state in anticipation of severe weather expected to impact Central Texas on Wednesday.

Press Release

Apr 7

Governor Abbott Waives Certain Pharmacy Regulations To Increase Workforce Capabilities

Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily waived certain regulatory requirements to increase the job capacities of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.

Press Release

Apr 7

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Emergency Rule To Allow Off-Site Outpatient ESRD Facilities

This emergency rule provides increased flexibility to providers to serve dialysis patients.

Press Release

Apr 7

Governor Abbott Announces Temporary Closure Of State Parks And Historic Sites

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the TPWD and the THC to close all state parks and historic sites as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen social distancing practices

Press Release