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Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Postponing Special Election For Texas Senate District 14
The special election will fill the seat being vacated by Senator Kirk Watson.
Governor Abbott Waives Certain Vehicle Registration, Titling, And Parking Placard Regulations In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Texas is waiving certain rules relating to vehicle registration, parking placards for persons with disabilities, and titling to aid the state's efforts to combat COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Allows Virtual And Telephonic Open Meetings To Maintain Government Transparency
Governor Greg Abbott today acted to maintain government transparency and continued government operations while reducing face-to-face contact for government open meetings.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On Coronavirus, Texas’ Testing Capabilities In San Antonio Press Conference
It is currently providing testing to health care professionals and first responders in San Antonio before being expanded to the testing of individuals who have obtained a doctor’s order for COVID-19 testing.
Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements
Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year.
Governor Abbott Waives Regulations To Ensure Students In Work-Study Programs Receive Critical Funding During School Closures
Governor Greg Abbott has waived regulations to ensure students who are enrolled in work-study programs will continue to receive critical funding while campuses close due to their response to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Waives Laws To Allow Trucks From Alcohol Industry To Deliver Grocery Supplies
Governor Greg Abbott today waived state laws that prohibit trucks from the alcohol industry from delivering supplies to grocery stores.
Governor Abbott Fast-Tracks Licensing For Out-Of-State Medical Professionals
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Medical Board (TMB) and the Texas Board of Nursing (TBN) to fast-track the temporary licensing of out-of-state physicians, physician assistants, certain retired physicians, nurses, and other license types to assist in Texas' response to COVID-19.