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Governor Abbott Prepares State Resources As Severe Weather Approaches Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby across the state in anticipation of severe weather expected to impact Central Texas on Wednesday.
Governor Abbott Waives Certain Pharmacy Regulations To Increase Workforce Capabilities
Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily waived certain regulatory requirements to increase the job capacities of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Emergency Rule To Allow Off-Site Outpatient ESRD Facilities
This emergency rule provides increased flexibility to providers to serve dialysis patients.
Governor Abbott Announces Temporary Closure Of State Parks And Historic Sites
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the TPWD and the THC to close all state parks and historic sites as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen social distancing practices
Governor Abbott Announces Incoming Shipments Of PPE, Provides Update On Distribution In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to provide an update on personal protective equipment (PPE) distribution throughout the state of Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces Care.com Initiative To Increase In-Home Child Care Access For Frontline Workers
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Care.com is increasing in-home child care access for frontline workers responding to the COVID-19 emergency.
Governor Abbott Waives Certain Regulations To Expand Health Care Workforce During COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily waived certain regulations to expand the health care workforce to assist with Texas' COVID-19 response.
Governor Abbott Holds Call With Anthony Fauci, MD, Of White House Coronavirus Task Force
Governor Greg Abbott today held a call with Dr. Anthony Fauci of the White House Coronavirus Task Force to discuss Texas' efforts to combat COVID-19.