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Governor Abbott Prepares State Resources As Severe Weather Threatens The State of Texas
The Texas State Operations Center remains activated at Level II in support of the ongoing response to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Eases Regulations On Physicians-In-Training To Increase Health Care Capacity In Texas
These waivers will increase the availability of medically trained individuals to help assist the COVID-19 response.
Governor Abbott Eases Regulations On Physicians-In-Training To Increase Health Care Capacity In Texas
These waivers will increase the availability of medically trained individuals to help assist the COVID-19 response.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On COVID-19 In Texas, Announces Frontline Child Care Website For Essential Workers
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference where he provided an update on the state's response to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Emergency Rule to Increase Supply of Direct Care Providers in Nursing Facilities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the HHSC has adopted an emergency rule to temporarily allow more nurse aides to serve residents in long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 response.
Governor Abbott Waives Regulations, Expands Telehealth Options
Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily waived a series of regulations to lift certain telehealth restrictions and expand telehealth options as Texas responds to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Temporarily Suspends Certain Statutes To Allow For Appearance Before Notary Public Via Videoconference
These suspensions temporarily allow for appearance before a notary public via videoconference when executing such documents, avoiding the need for in-person contact during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.