News – Coronavirus
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For February 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $326 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of February.
Governor Abbott Statement On Houston Police Department Shooting
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after it was reported that three members of the Houston Police Department were shot in the line of duty
Governor Abbott Holds Briefing On Texas COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott today received a briefing from state medical and emergency response experts on the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic and the state's ongoing response to the virus.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For January 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $307 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of January.
Governor Abbott, TDEM, DSHS Request Federally-Supported COVID-19 Testing Sites, Medical Personnel, Increased Monoclonal Antibody Allocations
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the State of Texas, through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), has requested resources for federally-supported testing locations and medical personnel and additional federal allocations of monoclonal antibodies.
Governor Abbott, TDHCA Commit 95% Of Total Funds From Texas Rent Relief Program To Texans In Need Of Rent, Utility Assistance
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has committed over 95% of total funds from the Texas Rent Relief Program to Texans who applied for assistance.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $128 Million To Support Staffing Needs At Rural Hospitals, Nursing Facilities
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing $128 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to rural hospitals and nursing facilities to support health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Workforce Commission Letter To Employers Regarding Executive Order GA-40
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) letter to Texas employers clarifying the state's law on COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the workplace