News – Coronavirus

Sep 25

Governor Abbott Announces Over $171 Million In CARES Act Funding For Rental Assistance, Texas Eviction Diversion Program

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the allocation of over $171 million in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act which will primarily be used for targeted rental assistance for Texans at risk of becoming homeless due to eviction.

Sep 25

Governor Abbott Announces Agreement With Health Insurers To Continue Payment Parity For Telehealth

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas’ major health insurers have agreed to continue reimbursing network health care providers for telehealth appointments at the same rate which they pay for office visits through the end of 2020.

Sep 17

Governor Greg Abbott Issues Executive Order Relating to Hospital Capacity

Governor Greg Abbott Issues Executive Order Relating to Hospital Capacity

Sep 17

Governor Greg Abbott Expands Capacity for Certain Services in Texas

Governor Abbott Expands Capacity for Certain Services

Sep 17

Governor Abbott Expands Capacity For Certain Services In Texas, Announces Guidance For Nursing Home, Long-Term Care Visitations

Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to provide an update on the state's ongoing efforts to combat COVID-19.

Sep 15

Governor Abbott Releases New PSA Encouraging Texans To Get A Flu Shot

Governor Greg Abbott today released a new public service announcement (PSA) encouraging Texans to get a flu shot.

Sep 14

Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, Attorney General Paxton Issue Statement On Withdrawal Of Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton today issued a statement following President Trump's decision to withdraw the Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation (MFAR):

Sep 7

Governor Abbott Extends Statewide Disaster Declaration For COVID-19

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