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Mar 20

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.

Mar 20

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.

Mar 20

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.

Mar 20

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.

Mar 19

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.

Mar 18

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.

Mar 18

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

Mar 18

Governor Abbott Holds Call With Mayors, County Judges To Discuss Local Response Strategies To COVID-19

Governor Greg Abbott today led a call with Texas mayors and county judges to discuss the strategies local entities are taking to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in their communities.