News – Coronavirus
Governor Abbott Announces Partial Approval Of FEMA Community Vaccination Sites Extension Request In DFW Metroplex, Houston
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has partially approved a request to extend operations for the Federally Supported Community Vaccination Centers in Arlington, Dallas, and Houston through May 18th.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For April
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $254 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of April as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Announces 46 Participating Counties For Sixth 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 46 counties participating in the sixth week of the Save Our Seniors COVID-19 vaccine initiative.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Government-Mandated Vaccine Passports
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order prohibiting state agencies or political subdivisions in Texas from creating a "vaccine passport" requirement, or otherwise conditioning receipt of services on an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status.
Governor Abbott Announces 35 Participating Counties For Fifth 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 fifth week of the Save Our Seniors COVID-19 vaccine initiative.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program For Texas Youth Summer Camps
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today announced the creation of a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for Texas youth summer camps.
Governor Abbott, TDEM Request Extension Of FEMA Community Vaccination Sites In DFW Metroplex, Houston
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) have requested an extension of the Federally Supported Community Vaccination Centers in Arlington, Dallas, and Houston.
Governor Abbott Announces Outreach Partnership To Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations Among Seniors
Partnership Enhances Statewide "Save Our Seniors" Vaccination Initiative