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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Over $1 Billion In Pandemic Food Benefits For Texas Families
P-EBT provides a one-time benefit of $285 per child, which can be used in the same way as SNAP food benefits to pay for groceries.