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Apr 12

Governor Abbott Extended The Disaster Declaration In April 2020 For Texas Counties Affected By Hurricane Harvey

Governor Greg Abbott today extended the disaster declaration in April 2020 for Texas counties affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Apr 12

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration For COVID-19

The Disaster Declaration provides the state a number of resources to effectively serve Texans as the Lone Star State continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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.