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May 22

Governor Abbott Releases PSA: “Be A Good Neighbor. Be A Texan.”

Governor Greg Abbott released a public service announcement (PSA) entitled "Be A Good Neighbor. Be a Texan."

May 21

Governor’s Committee On People With Disabilities Announces 2020 Barbara Jordan Media Award Winners

The Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities (GCPD) announced the winners of the 2020 Barbara Jordan Media Awards for media content created in 2019.

May 21

Governor Abbott Directs HHSC To Expand COVID-19 Testing To All State Hospitals, State Supported Living Centers

Governor Greg Abbott directed HHSC to expand COVID-19 testing to all patients, residents, and staff at the 23 state-operated inpatient psychiatric hospitals and living centers throughout Texas.

May 21

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Terminating Air Travel Restrictions Related To COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order (GA-24) terminating air travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 21

Governor Abbott, DPS Announce Limited Reopening Of Driver License Offices

The limited services being offered will be by appointment only.

May 21

Governor Abbott, CVS Health Announce 44 New COVID-19 Drive-Thru Test Sites In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott announced that CVS Health will open 44 new COVID-19 test sites at select CVS Pharmacy drive-thru locations across Texas.

May 20

Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen Direct State Agencies To Reduce Budgets By Five Percent

The leaders also urge state agencies and institutions of higher education to pursue cost-saving strategies that will not affect the state's response to COVID-19.

May 20

Governor Abbott, DSHS Distribute Antiviral Drug Remdesivir Across Texas To Treat COVID-19

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is distributing cases of the antiviral drug remdesivir to hospitals across the state.