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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.
Governor Abbott Announces Increased PPE Supply, Issues Executive Order To Strengthen Reporting Capabilities
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference to provide an update on incoming supplies of PPE and other resources to aid Texas’ response to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Requests Major Disaster Declaration from White House
This action follows on the heels of a series of proactive measures, including declaring a state of disaster for all 254 Texas counties on March 13, 2020.
Governor Abbott Announces Distribution Of Federal Funding For COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has received $36.9 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the state's initial allotment of funding from the first emergency coronavirus bill passed by Congress.