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Apr 20

Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Announce COVID-19 Mobile Testing Sites

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas National Guard will be mobilizing more than 1,200 personnel as part of COVID-19 mobile testing teams (MTT).

Apr 18

Governor Abbott Statement On San Marcos Police Shooting

Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement after it was reported that multiple San Marcos Police Department officers were shot while serving in the line of duty.

Apr 17

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas

Directs Select Services To Reopen, Closes Schools For Remainder Of Academic Year

Apr 16

Governor Abbott Launches Small Business Webinar Series

The Webinar Series takes the place of the Governor's Small Business Series events that were postponed due to COVID-19.  

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.