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Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of 1135 Medicaid Waiver
This approval grants Texas flexibility in administering Medicaid while the state continues to respond to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Waives COVID-19 Medical Cost-Sharing For Public Safety Employees
Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain statutory provisions to ensure public safety employees who contract COVID-19 during the course of their employment will be reimbursed.
Governor Abbott Announces Expanded Health Care Capacities In Texas, Issues Executive Orders To Expand Quarantines And Protect Public Safety
During the press conference, the Governor issued two new Executive Orders to protect public safety and further combat the spread of COVID-19 in Texas.
Governor Abbott Announces HHSC Request Of Section 1135 Waiver To Support Health Care Workforce In Medicaid Program
If granted, the Section 1135 Medicaid waiver flexibilities would remain in place for as long as necessary during the public health emergency.
Governor Abbott Removes Licensing Barriers For Advance Practice Registered Nurses
Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain regulations allowing for an expedited licensing reactivation process for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) in Texas.
Governor Abbott Waives Certain Licensing Regulations For Pharmacists, Technicians
Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain licensing renewal regulations for Texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician trainees.
Governor Abbott Announces National Guard Deployment in Support of COVID-19 Response
As part of the state’s ongoing response to COVID-19, Governor Greg Abbott today announced the deployment of three National Guard Joint Task Force Brigades
Governor Abbott Announces New Processes To Preserve And Extend Child Care Capacity For Front Line Workers
Governor Greg Abbott today waived certain Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) regulations to preserve and extend child care capacity for front line workers.