News – Coronavirus
Governor Abbott Announces End to Federal Pandemic-Related Unemployment Benefits
Governor Greg Abbott today informed the U.S. Department of Labor that Texas will opt out of further federal unemployment compensation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective June 26, 2021.
Governor Abbott Announces 20 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered In Texas
Over 50% Of Eligible Texans 16 And Older Have Received At Least One Dose
Governor Abbott, TDEM, and TMD Launch State Vaccine Call Center To Connect Organizations, Businesses With Mobile Vaccine Teams
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), and the Texas Military Department (TMD) today announced the launch of the State Mobile Vaccination Team Call Center.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For May
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $246 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of May as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Phelan Announce $11.2 Billion In New Funding For Texas Public Schools
Supplemental funds build upon funding previously provided to address pandemic educational challenges
Governor Abbott Announces 24 Participating Counties In Eighth Week Of Save Our Seniors COVID-19 Vaccine Initiative
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and the Texas Military Department (TMD) have announced 24 counties participating in the eighth week of the Save Our Seniors COVID-19 vaccine initiative.
Governor Abbott Announces 35 Participating Counties For Seventh Week Of Save Our Seniors Initiative
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency (TDEM), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and the Texas Military Department (TMD) have announced 35 counties participating in the seventh week of the Save Our Seniors COVID-19 vaccine initiative.
Governor Abbott Statement On Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recommendation to pause all administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine