News – Proclamation

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation Expanding Hospital Capacity In 11 Trauma Service Areas

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a Proclamation suspending elective surgeries in hospitals in all counties located within 11 Trauma Service Areas (TSAs) in Texas.

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation To Limit Gatherings

Governor Abbott issued a proclamation limiting outdoor gatherings of over 10 people.

Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions.

Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation To Expand Hospital Capacity In Four Additional Texas Counties

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Nueces, and Webb counties to help ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients in these communities.

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration

Governor Abbott extends state of disaster.

Governor Abbott Takes Executive Action To Contain Spread Of COVID-19

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Governor Abbott Expands Local Authority On Outdoor Gatherings, Directs HHSC To Enact Emergency Rules To Increase Safety At Child Care Centers

Previously, this applied only to outdoor gatherings over 500 people.

Governor Abbott Extends Disaster Declaration In June 2020 Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Greg Abbott extended the disaster declaration in June 2020 for all Texas counties affected by COVID-19.