News

May 16

Governor Abbott Releases Statement, Provides Details On Increased Cases In Amarillo

Governor Greg Abbott released a statement and detailed the ongoing containment plan for the COVID-19 outbreak in Amarillo that is reporting over 700 positive cases today.

May 15

Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce Partnership With Local Fire Departments To Expand Testing In Nursing Homes

Governor Greg Abbott and TDEM announced that local fire departments in Texas are partnering with local public health authorities to provide testing in nursing homes throughout the state.

May 14

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $3 Million For Family And Domestic Violence Prevention Services

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas HHSC has received more than $3 million in federal funding to provide shelter and services to survivors of family and domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 13

Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce Extension Of Federally-Supported Community-Based Testing Sites In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott and TDEM announced that the federal government has extended seven community-based testing sites in Texas.

May 13

Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Launch Disinfection Mission For Nursing Facilities

Six teams have already been mobilized to facilities across the state with more coming online.

May 13

Governor Abbott Waives License Renewal Late Fees For Certain Occupational Licenses In Texas

This waiver applies to licenses associated with a variety of occupations such as barbers, cosmetologists, electricians, speech-language pathologists, and dyslexia therapists.

May 12

Governor Abbott Extends COVID-19 Disaster Declaration For All Texas Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.

May 12

Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen Send Letter To Congressional Leaders Urging Support For Employer Liability Protections

Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and House Speaker Dennis Bonnen today sent a letter to Congressional Leaders asking them to support liability protections for Texas employers.