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Governor Abbott Announces Federal Grant for Senior Citizen Meals
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has received a $16.2 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help communities provide meals for older adults.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order To Strengthen Reporting Capabilities
The Executive Order requires all hospitals, excluding psychiatric hospitals, to submit daily reports on hospital bed capacity to DSHS who will then share this information with the CDC.
Governor Abbott Authorizes Restaurants To Sell Bulk Retail Product From Distributors To The Public
Under this guidance, restaurants will be able to sell items like packaged meat, fruit and vegetables, and dry goods directly to the public to prepare and consume at home.
Governor Abbott Announces Increased PPE Supply, Issues Executive Order To Strengthen Reporting Capabilities
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to provide an update on incoming supplies of PPE and other resources to aid Texas’ response to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Requests Major Disaster Declaration from White House
This action follows on the heels of a series of proactive measures, including declaring a state of disaster for all 254 Texas counties on March 13, 2020.
Governor Abbott Announces Distribution Of Federal Funding For COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has received $36.9 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the state's initial allotment of funding from the first emergency coronavirus bill passed by Congress.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Increasing Hospital Capacity, Announces Supply Chain Strike Force For COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott signed an Executive Order to expand hospital bed capacity as the state responds to the COVID-19 virus.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Increasing Hospital Capacity, Announces Supply Chain Strike Force For COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott today signed an Executive Order to expand hospital bed capacity as the state responds to the COVID-19 virus.