Noticias
Governor Abbott Requests Major Disaster Declaration from White House
This action follows on the heels of a series of proactive measures, including declaring a state of disaster for all 254 Texas counties on March 13, 2020.
Governor Abbott Announces Distribution Of Federal Funding For COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has received $36.9 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the state's initial allotment of funding from the first emergency coronavirus bill passed by Congress.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Increasing Hospital Capacity, Announces Supply Chain Strike Force For COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott signed an Executive Order to expand hospital bed capacity as the state responds to the COVID-19 virus.
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.