News

Mar 30

Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of 1135 Medicaid Waiver

This approval grants Texas flexibility in administering Medicaid while the state continues to respond to COVID-19.

Press Release

Mar 30

Governor Abbott Waives COVID-19 Medical Cost-Sharing For Public Safety Employees

Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain statutory provisions to ensure public safety employees who contract COVID-19 during the course of their employment will be reimbursed.

Press Release

Mar 30

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Mandating 14-Day Quarantine For Travelers Arriving From CA, LA, WA, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami

The Governor issued a proclamation regarding his prior Executive Order mandating a self-quarantine for individuals arriving from the New York Tri-State Area and New Orleans, Louisiana.

Proclamation

Mar 30

Governor Abbott Prohibits Release Of Individuals In Custody With History Of Offenses Involving Physical Violence

This Executive Order comes in response to concerns of the release or anticipated release of individuals because of COVID-19 who are deemed a danger to society.

Proclamation

Mar 30

Governor Abbott Mandates 14-Day Quarantine For Road Travelers Arriving In Texas From Any Location In Louisiana

The self-quarantine procedure will mirror the process outlined in the Governor's previous Executive Order requiring mandatory self-quarantine for air travelers from the New York Tri-State Area and New Orleans, Louisiana.

Proclamation

Mar 29

Governor Abbott Announces Expanded Health Care Capacities In Texas, Issues Executive Orders To Expand Quarantines And Protect Public Safety

During the press conference, the Governor issued two new Executive Orders to protect public safety and further combat the spread of COVID-19 in Texas.

Press Release

Mar 29

Governor Abbott Announces HHSC Request Of Section 1135 Waiver To Support Health Care Workforce In Medicaid Program

If granted, the Section 1135 Medicaid waiver flexibilities would remain in place for as long as necessary during the public health emergency.

Press Release

Mar 28

Governor Abbott Removes Licensing Barriers For Advance Practice Registered Nurses

Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain regulations allowing for an expedited licensing reactivation process for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) in Texas.

Press Release