News – Coronavirus
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For The Month Of August
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $185 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of August as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Extend Flexibilities For Medicaid, CHIP Providers During COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending flexibilities to Medicaid and CHIP recipients and providers through October 23rd, 2020, as the state continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Visits The RGV to Announce Additional COVID-19 Resources, Survey Hurricane Hanna Damage
Governor Greg Abbott today visited the Rio Grande Valley to meet with state legislators and local officials to discuss the state’s ongoing response to COVID-19 and additional resources being sent to the region, as well as the Hurricane Hanna recovery efforts.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Extend Deadline For Pandemic Food Benefits For Families Affected By COVID-19 School Closures
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending the application deadline for the federal Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer program (P-EBT) to August 21 to ensure eligible families have more time to apply for this one-time food benefit.
Governor Abbott Waives Grade Promotion Requirements For 2020-2021 STAAR Testing
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the grade promotion requirement related to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test for students in grades 5 and 8 has been waived for the upcoming school year.
Governor Abbott Extends Early Voting Period For November 3rd Election
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a Proclamation extending the early voting period for the November 3rd Election by nearly a week.
Governor Abbott, TMD Announce Texas National Guard Partnership With Active Duty, Reservists In Support Of COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Military Department (TMD) today announced Joint Task Force Texas, a newly formed partnership between the Texas National Guard and Active Duty and Reservists to strengthen COVID-19 response efforts in Texas.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Automatic SNAP Renewals During COVID-19 Pandemic
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal authority to extend certifications by six months for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients whose benefits are up for renewal in July and August.