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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.
Texas Ranked Best Business Climate In America By Business Facilities Magazine
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after Business Facilities Magazine named Texas the state with the Best Business Climate in America:
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 Waives Certain Trucking Regulations To Expedite Hurricane Hanna Recovery In The Rio Grande Valley, Coastal Bend
Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain regulations related to commercial trucking in the state of Texas.
Governor Abbott Surveys Hurricane Hanna Damage, Meets With Local Officials In Corpus Christi
Governor Greg Abbott today visited Corpus Christi to meet with local officials and survey storm damage left by Hurricane Hanna over the weekend.
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 Names Cecile Young Executive Commissioner Of Texas Health And Human Services Commission
Young previously served in various roles at HHSC, including Acting Executive Commissioner, Chief Deputy Executive Commissioner, and as the Chief of Staff.
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.