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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.
Governor Abbott Provides Update on State’s Robust Hospital Capacity
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to provide an update on Texas hospital capacity.
Governor Abbott Suspends Regulations To Increase EMS, First Responder Workforce
Governor Greg Abbott today suspended regulations to increase the amount of EMS workers and first responders in Texas during the state's response to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Releases Video Message To Texans As Latest Executive Order Goes Into Effect
Governor Greg Abbott today released a video with a statewide to message to all Texans as his Executive Order goes into effect.
Governor Abbott, TDHCA Take Initial Action To Secure Financial Housing Assistance
Governor Greg Abbott and the TDHCA have taken initial action to provide tenant-based rental assistance for Texans experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Announces Federal Stimulus Package To Help Texans Affected By COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement regarding the recently passed $2 trillion federal stimulus package intended to relieve the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.