News

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.

May 20

Governor Abbott Waives Late Fees For TABC License And Permit Renewals

This waiver applies to renewals with an expiration date on or after March 13, 2020.

May 19

Governor Abbott Urges Local Governments Against Increasing Property Taxes For Texans

Governor Greg Abbott responded to a letter from members of the Texas Democratic Congressional Delegation regarding tax burdens on Texans.