News

Mar 26

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Mandating 14-Day Quarantine For Travelers Arriving From New York Tri-State Area, New Orleans

Gov. Abbott issued an Executive Order mandating a self-quarantine of 14 days for individuals traveling to Texas as their final destination through an airport from the Tri-State Area of NY, NJ, or CT as well as the city of New Orleans, LA.

Proclamation

Mar 26

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Mandating 14-Day Quarantine For Travelers Arriving From New York Tri-State Area, New Orleans

These mandatory self-quarantines will last a period of 14 days or for the duration of a person’s presence in Texas, whichever is shorter.

Press Release

Mar 26

Governor Abbott Announces HHSC Request Of 1135 Medicaid Waiver

If approved, this would grant Texas flexibility in administering Medicaid while the state continues to respond to COVID-19.

Press Release

Mar 26

Governor Abbott Requests Release of Federal Unemployment Funds

Governor Greg Abbott today announced his request for access to interest-free federal loans to pay unemployment claims and the accelerated release of funds from the Texas account of the federal Unemployment Trust Fund.

Press Release

Mar 25

Governor Abbott Waives Certain Licensing Renewal Regulations, Fees For Nurses

Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain regulations from the Texas Board of Nursing regarding licensing renewal and subsequent fees for nurses in Texas.

Press Release

Mar 25

Governor Abbott Takes Action To Expand Texas Hospital Capacity

The waivers also remove certain mileage restrictions which will allow hospitals to operate additional facilities that are more than 30 miles away from the main licensed hospital.

Press Release

Mar 25

Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Major Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement thanking President Trump for issuing a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Texas.

Press Release