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Apr 8

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation To Allow City of Sundown To Order Its Special Election To Occur July 14, 2020

Governor Abbott suspends Sections 41.007(d) and 41.008 of the Texas Election Code to the extent necessary to allow the City of Sundown to order its special election, to occur on July 14, 2020,

Apr 6

Proclamation Regarding Crowley Crime Control and Prevention District

Apr 2

Governor Abbott Proclamation Regarding Fort Worth Crime CPD Elections

Mar 31

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Implementing Essential Services And Activities Protocols

The protocols direct all Texans to minimize non-essential gatherings and in-person contact with people who are not in the same household.

Mar 30

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Mandating 14-Day Quarantine For Travelers Arriving From CA, LA, WA, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami

The Governor issued a proclamation regarding his prior Executive Order mandating a self-quarantine for individuals arriving from the New York Tri-State Area and New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mar 30

Governor Abbott Prohibits Release Of Individuals In Custody With History Of Offenses Involving Physical Violence

This Executive Order comes in response to concerns of the release or anticipated release of individuals because of COVID-19 who are deemed a danger to society.

Mar 30

Governor Abbott Mandates 14-Day Quarantine For Road Travelers Arriving In Texas From Any Location In Louisiana

The self-quarantine procedure will mirror the process outlined in the Governor's previous Executive Order requiring mandatory self-quarantine for air travelers from the New York Tri-State Area and New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mar 26

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Mandating 14-Day Quarantine For Travelers Arriving From New York Tri-State Area, New Orleans

Gov. Abbott issued an Executive Order mandating a self-quarantine of 14 days for individuals traveling to Texas as their final destination through an airport from the Tri-State Area of NY, NJ, or CT as well as the city of New Orleans, LA.

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