News – Coronavirus
Governor Abbott Surges State Resources To Support COVID-19 Response In El Paso
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) have surged medical personnel and personal protective equipment (PPE) to El Paso to help combat COVID-19 and support hospitals in the region.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce More Than $20 Million For Disaster Crisis Counseling Services
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will receive more than $20 million in additional federal funding for disaster crisis counseling services for Texans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order To Open Bars In Qualifying Counties
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50% capacity in conjunction with county officials.
Governor Abbott Encourages Health Care Providers To Enroll In DSHS Immunization Program In Preparation For COVID-19 Vaccine
Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texas health care providers to enroll in the Texas Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) Immunization Program to be eligible to administer COVID-19 vaccines once they are available.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce Delivery Of Hand Sanitizer From Anheuser-Busch In Preparation For Election Day
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today announced the delivery of 39 pallets of hand sanitizer from Anheuser-Busch to TDEM's central Texas warehouse.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $3.5 Million For Nursing Facility Safety Projects
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced $3.5 million in federal funding for nursing facilities to purchase plexiglass barriers and tents to allow for safe visitation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Announces Federally Funded COVID-19 Testing Sites In McLennan County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is partnering with the State of Texas and local officials to offer temporary COVID-19 surge testing in McLennan County.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For October 2020
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $196 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of October as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.