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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.
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.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order To Strengthen Reporting Capabilities
The Executive Order requires all hospitals, excluding psychiatric hospitals, to submit daily reports on hospital bed capacity to DSHS who will then share this information with the CDC.
Governor Abbott Issues Executive Orders 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.
Dr. John Hellerstedt Issues Public Health Disaster Declaration In Texas
The actions, taken immediately, will reduce and delay the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster In Texas Due To COVID-19
Pursuant to his powers as Governor of the State of Texas, Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation certifying that COVID-1 9 poses an imminent threat of disaster in the state and declaring a state of disaster for all counties in Texas.
Governor Abbott Declares State of Disaster Due To Drought Conditions In 24 Texas Counties
Governor Abbott today declared a state of disaster from drought conditions in Atascosa, Bee, Burleson, Caidwell, Colorado, DeWitt, Dimmit, Frio, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Jackson, Jim Hogg, Karnes, La Salle, Lavaca, Live Oak, Maverick, Starr, Uvalde, Webb, Wharton, Wilson, Zapata, and Zavala counties.
Governor Abbott Proclaims March 2, 2020 To Be Texas Independence Day
The Governor encourages all Texans to learn more about, reflect on, and take pride in our state’s unique origins and rich history.