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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.
Governor Abbott Holds Call With Texas Legislators, Mayors, And County Judges To Provide Update On Coronavirus Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a conference call with Texas legislators, mayors, and county judges to provide an update on the state's ongoing efforts to combat coronavirus (COVID-19).
Texas Holocaust And Genocide Commission Seeks Applications For Inaugural Berkowitz Institute
The Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission (THGC) is now accepting applications for the inaugural Peter N. Berkowitz Institute.
Governor Abbott, DSHS Commissioner Hellerstedt Urge Texans To Take Preventative Measures Against Coronavirus
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner John Hellerstedt, MD, today urged Texans to continue taking preventative measures against Coronavirus.
Governor Abbott, Texas Division Of Emergency Management Appeal FEMA Public Assistance Denial For Tropical Storm Imelda
The Governor initially requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance for six Texas counties in October 2019 following widespread damage and severe flooding from the storm.