News

Mar 20

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.

Press Release

Mar 20

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.

Press Release

Mar 20

Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Emergency Designation For Small Business Disaster Loans From U.S. Small Business Administration

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. SBA has included the entire state of Texas in its Economic Injury Disaster Declaration and granted access to its EIDL program.

Press Release

Mar 20

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Texas Supreme Court Temporary Suspension Of Residential Eviction Proceedings

Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement after the Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency order suspending residential eviction proceedings through April 19, 2020.

Press Release

Mar 20

Governor Abbott Waives Health Care Fees For Incarcerated Texans In TDCJ Facilities

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to temporarily suspend inmate fees for health care services related to COVID-19.

Press Release

Mar 20

Governor Abbott, Matthew McConaughey, Roy Spence Release PSA On Importance Of Social Distancing

The PSA was produced by Roy Spence, Chairman of Austin-based advertising company GSD&M, with Matthew McConaughey providing the voice-over.

Press Release

Mar 19

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Orders In Accordance With Federal Guidelines To Mitigate Spread Of COVID-19 In Texas

The four orders serve to limit public gatherings and help reduce exposure for people across the state.

Press Release

Mar 19

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Orders To Mitigate Spread Of COVID-19 In Texas

The four orders serve to limit public gatherings and help reduce exposure for people across the state.

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