Abbott: Health insurers to continue payment parity for telehealth

Insurers will continue reimbursing network health care providers for telehealth appointments at the same rate for office visits through the end of 2020.

Gov. Abbott's legislative proposal would criminalize rioting activities in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to punish rioters who cause injury, destroy property or target police officers. The proposals must first make their way through the Texas Legislature.

Abbott announces legislative proposals against 'rioters'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference on Thursday, September 24 to announce legislative proposals that would target "rioters."

Republicans sue Texas governor over expanded early voting

The lawsuit filed Wednesday escalates the backlash Abbott is facing from his own party over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed the lives of nearly 15,000 people in Texas.

Abbott says to monitor flood threats as Tropical Storm Beta approaches

Abbott says the state has the appropriate assets in place to respond and assist communities with potential flooding and heavy rainfall.

Bars still not allowed to open under Abbott's latest reopening plan

Under Gov. Abbott’s new order, several businesses are now allowed to reopen at 75% capacity including restaurants, retail stores, and gyms, but not bars.

Gov. Abbott allows certain businesses to expand to 75% capacity

The plan according to Gov. Abbott is not about stamping out COVID-19 but about learning how to manage life with it.

Texas Dems call Abbott's proposals on defunding police a "fear campaign"

The Texas Democratic Party says the governor's proposal to defund cities that defund police "essentially defunds police" in its own way. 

Gov. Abbott signs pledge against defunding Texas police departments

Debate over defunding police departments continues at the city and state level and today Texas Governor Greg Abbott has joined other state leaders in signing a pledge against defunding police departments in Texas.

TMPA launches billboard campaign denouncing defunding of APD

Two outdoor billboards have been placed on I-35 by TMPA condemning the Austin City Council's actions to defund APD.

Gov. Abbott to consider moving Austin police under state oversight

This is the governor's most recent plan to fight back against Austin City Council's decision to cut millions from the police budget. 

Gov. Abbott considering proposal for state to take over APD

Abbott wrote on Twitter that the proposal for the state to take over APD is one strategy he is looking at after Austin City Council voted to defund APD.

Texas brewery calls for Abbott to change criteria for breweries, taprooms

Infamous Brewing Company says they would like to see Abbott independently categorize breweries, taprooms, wineries, distilleries, bars and restaurants and stop using food as criteria. 

LIST: Evacuation orders in SE Texas counties and cities

Check this list of voluntary and mandatory evacuation orders in southeast Texas counties and cities, and which ones have now been lifted.