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Governor Abbott, DSHS, TDEM Launch Additional COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Centers Throughout Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are launching nine COVID-19 antibody infusion centers throughout the state.
Governor Abbott Announces New Corrigan OSB Facility in Polk County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Corrigan OSB, L.L.C. ("Corrigan OSB") will establish a new production facility in Polk County, Texas.
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Paxton Aligned in Defense of Executive Order Prohibiting Mask Mandates
Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton TODAY announced the filing of a mandamus petition in the 5th Court of Appeals to strike down the actions by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Governor Abbott, DSHS Announce Deployment Of 2,500 Medical Personnel To Help Hospitals Mitigate Recent Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has arranged for the deployment of more than 2,500 medical personnel to help hospitals care for the increasing number of COVID-19 patients across Texas.
Governor Abbott Receives Response From DFPS Regarding Whether Genital Mutilation Through Reassignment Surgery Constitutes Child Abuse
Governor Greg Abbott today received a response from Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Commissioner Jaime Masters concerning whether genital mutilation of a child for purposes of gender transitioning through reassignment surgery constitutes child abuse.
Governor Abbott Announces MD7 Headquarters Relocation To Allen
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that MD7, LLC, a mobile infrastructure consultancy, will relocate its corporate headquarters to Allen, Texas.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension of Emergency SNAP Benefits for August
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing approximately $267 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of August as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Takes Action To Mitigate Rise In COVID-19 Cases In Texas
New Actions Will Increase Health Care Facility Staffing & Capacity, Expand Antibody Infusion Centers, Increase Vaccine Availability