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Governor Abbott Announces HHSC Request Of 1135 Medicaid Waiver
If approved, this would grant Texas flexibility in administering Medicaid while the state continues to respond to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Requests Release of Federal Unemployment Funds
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his request for access to interest-free federal loans to pay unemployment claims and the accelerated release of funds from the Texas account of the federal Unemployment Trust Fund.
Governor Abbott Waives Certain Licensing Renewal Regulations, Fees For Nurses
Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain regulations from the Texas Board of Nursing regarding licensing renewal and subsequent fees for nurses in Texas.
Governor Abbott Takes Action To Expand Texas Hospital Capacity
The waivers also remove certain mileage restrictions which will allow hospitals to operate additional facilities that are more than 30 miles away from the main licensed hospital.
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Major Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement thanking President Trump for issuing a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Texas.
Governor Abbott Sends Letter Seeking Permission For SNAP Recipients To Use Their Benefits At Take Out And Drive-Thru Restaurants
If approved, it would open up another food source for 3.2 million Texans.
Governor Abbott Announces Federal Grant for Senior Citizen Meals
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has received a $16.2 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help communities provide meals for older adults.
Governor Abbott Authorizes Restaurants To Sell Bulk Retail Product From Distributors To The Public
Under this guidance, restaurants will be able to sell items like packaged meat, fruit and vegetables, and dry goods directly to the public to prepare and consume at home.