News

May 15

Governor Abbott Prepares State Resources As Severe Weather Threatens Parts Of Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby across the state in anticipation of severe weather expected to impact several parts of Texas.

May 14

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $3 Million For Family And Domestic Violence Prevention Services

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas HHSC has received more than $3 million in federal funding to provide shelter and services to survivors of family and domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Press Release

May 14

Governor Abbott Declares May 15, May 10-16, Respectively, Peace Officers Memorial Day And Week

The declaration recognizes the significant risks taken on by all law enforcement officers and honors their service to Texas communities.

Proclamation

May 13

Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce Extension Of Federally-Supported Community-Based Testing Sites In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott and TDEM announced that the federal government has extended seven community-based testing sites in Texas.

Press Release

May 13

Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Launch Disinfection Mission For Nursing Facilities

Six teams have already been mobilized to facilities across the state with more coming online.

Press Release

May 13

Governor Abbott Waives License Renewal Late Fees For Certain Occupational Licenses In Texas

This waiver applies to licenses associated with a variety of occupations such as barbers, cosmetologists, electricians, speech-language pathologists, and dyslexia therapists.

Press Release

May 12

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration In May 2020 Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME: WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on March 13, 2020, certifying un

Proclamation

May 12

Governor Abbott Extends COVID-19 Disaster Declaration For All Texas Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.

Press Release