News

Jul 15

Governor Abbott Announces $41 Million in Federal COVID-19 Emergency Funding For Local Governments

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will provide $41 million in federal funds to assist cities and counties throughout the COVID-19 response.

Press Release

Jul 13

Governor Abbott Announces Additional Department Of Defense Resources To Mitigate COVID-19

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has activated additional U.S. Army Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces (UAMTF) to assist the state's efforts to combat COVID-19.

Press Release

Jul 12

Governor Abbott Announces Additional Extension Of Federally-Supported COVID-19 Testing Sites In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended federal support of Community Based Testing Sites in Dallas and Houston through July 31, 2020.

Jul 10

Governor Abbott Announces Additional Federal Resources Activated To Combat COVID-19 In The Houston Region

Governor Greg Abbott has been working with Vice President Mike Pence and members of the Trump Administration to ensure the medical needs of Texans will be met as the State responds to COVID-19.

Press Release

Jul 10

Governor Abbott, Omnicare Announce COVID-19 Testing For Patients, Staff At Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Omnicare, a CVS Health company, is partnering with the State of Texas to provide COVID-19 point-of-care testing for assisted living facilities and nursing homes throughout the state.

Press Release

Jul 10

Governor Abbott Extends Statewide COVID-19 Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott extends COVID-19 disaster declaration.

Press Release

Jul 10

Governor Greg Abbott Extended The State Disaster Declaration In July 2020

Governor Greg Abbott renews Hurricane Harvey Disaster Declaration.

Proclamation

Jul 10

Governor Greg Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration

Governor Greg Abbott renews COVID-19 disaster declaration.

Proclamation