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Governor Abbott Allows Event Permit Refunds For Businesses Affected By COVID-19 Cancellations
Suspending these provisions will allow for refunds of application fees paid to obtain a temporary event permit for an event that was later cancelled.
Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Emergency Designation For Small Business Disaster Loans From U.S. Small Business Administration
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. SBA has included the entire state of Texas in its Economic Injury Disaster Declaration and granted access to its EIDL program.
Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Texas Supreme Court Temporary Suspension Of Residential Eviction Proceedings
Governor Greg Abbott issued the following statement after the Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency order suspending residential eviction proceedings through April 19, 2020.
Governor Abbott Waives Health Care Fees For Incarcerated Texans In TDCJ Facilities
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) to temporarily suspend inmate fees for health care services related to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott, Matthew McConaughey, Roy Spence Release PSA On Importance Of Social Distancing
The PSA was produced by Roy Spence, Chairman of Austin-based advertising company GSD&M, with Matthew McConaughey providing the voice-over.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Orders In Accordance With Federal Guidelines To Mitigate Spread Of COVID-19 In Texas
The four orders serve to limit public gatherings and help reduce exposure for people across the state.
Governor Abbott Announces Temporary Closure Of Driver License Offices
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Driver License Offices across the state are closing immediately.
Governor Abbott Waives Certain Regulations To Allow Delivery Of Alcohol From Restaurants And To Support Hospitality Industry
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a waiver that will allow restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to patrons, including beer, wine, and mixed drinks