Noticias – Press Release
Governor Abbott Extends Statewide COVID-19 Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott extends COVID-19 disaster declaration.
Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Expanding Hospital Capacity In 11 Trauma Service Areas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a Proclamation suspending elective surgeries in hospitals in all counties located within 11 Trauma Service Areas (TSAs) in Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Azle
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Azle, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Abbott Allocates Emergency Education Relief Funding For Texas Higher Education
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will invest $57 million in federal funds to maintain the state’s need-based financial aid programs and keep more students enrolled at their colleges and universities.
Governor Abbott, HHS Launch COVID-19 Surge Testing Site In Edinburg
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide free COVID-19 testing in Edinburg, Texas as part of the federal government's surge testing efforts in hot spots throughout the country.
Governor Abbott, DSHS Distribute Additional Cases Of Antiviral Drug Remdesivir Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is distributing 448 cases of the antiviral drug remdesivir to 157 hospitals across Texas.
Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement, Issues Proclamation To Limit Gatherings
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits During COVID-19 Pandemic
More than 950,000 SNAP households will see the additional amount on their Lone Star Card by July 11.