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Governor Abbott Appoints Mack To Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Hasan Mack (“Mack”) to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for a term set to expire on November 15, 2025.
Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements
Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year.
Governor Abbott Waives Regulations To Ensure Students In Work-Study Programs Receive Critical Funding During School Closures
Governor Greg Abbott has waived regulations to ensure students who are enrolled in work-study programs will continue to receive critical funding while campuses close due to their response to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Waives Laws To Allow Trucks From Alcohol Industry To Deliver Grocery Supplies
Governor Greg Abbott today waived state laws that prohibit trucks from the alcohol industry from delivering supplies to grocery stores.
Governor Abbott Fast-Tracks Licensing For Out-Of-State Medical Professionals
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Medical Board (TMB) and the Texas Board of Nursing (TBN) to fast-track the temporary licensing of out-of-state physicians, physician assistants, certain retired physicians, nurses, and other license types to assist in Texas' response to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Waives Certain State Trucking Regulations To Expedite Delivery Of Resources Around Texas
Governor Abbott Waives Certain State Trucking Regulations To Expedite Delivery Of Resources Around Texas
Governor Abbott Holds Press Conference On Coronavirus, Declares State Of Disaster For All Texas Counties
The Governor also announced several new actions Texas is taking to mitigate the spread of the virus, including declaring a State of Disaster in all Texas counties.
Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster In Texas Due To COVID-19
Pursuant to his powers as Governor of the State of Texas, Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation certifying that COVID-1 9 poses an imminent threat of disaster in the state and declaring a state of disaster for all counties in Texas.