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Apr 15

Governor Abbott, Harris County Judge Hidalgo Joint Statement On New Walgreens Testing Sites

These sites are set to come online Friday, April 17th, and will have the capacity to conduct 200 tests per day at each location.

Apr 15

Governor Abbott Announces $38 Million In Federal COVID-19 Emergency Funding For Local Governments

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will provide $38 million in federal funds to local units of government in Texas.

Apr 15

Governor Greg Abbott Announces Star Of Texas Nominations

Nominations must be submitted to the Governor's Office by June 15, 2020.

Apr 13

Governor Abbott, Goldman Sachs, LiftFund Announce $50 Million in Loans For Texas Small Businesses

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Goldman Sachs and the LiftFund, along with other community development financial institutions (CDFIs), are partnering to provide $50 million in loans to small businesses in Texas that have been affected by COVID-19 as part of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.

Apr 12

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For COVID-19

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

Apr 11

Texas Governor’s Mansion Lit Blue In Honor Of Frontline Health Care Workers In Texas

Governor Greg Abbott tonight has lit the Texas Governor's Mansion blue in honor of frontline health care workers in Texas.

Apr 11

Governor Abbott Prepares State Resources As Severe Weather Threatens The State of Texas

The Texas State Operations Center remains activated at Level II in support of the ongoing response to COVID-19.

Apr 11

Governor Abbott Eases Regulations On Physicians-In-Training To Increase Health Care Capacity In Texas

These waivers will increase the availability of medically trained individuals to help assist the COVID-19 response.