Governor says coronavirus tests may increase as schools reopen
Texas has averaged more than 34,000 tests a day over the past week, down from a daily average of more than 60,000 in late July.
Texas has averaged more than 34,000 tests a day over the past week, down from a daily average of more than 60,000 in late July.
Texas governor extends disaster declaration for coronavirus
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday extended a statewide disaster declaration he first issued in March to allow the state to better respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday extended a statewide disaster declaration he first issued in March to allow the state to better respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
4 federally funded COVID-19 surge testing sites opening in Harris County
Governor Greg Abbott says four temporary COVID-19 surge testing sites will be operating in Harris County by August 10.
Governor Greg Abbott says four temporary COVID-19 surge testing sites will be operating in Harris County by August 10.
Gov. Abbott urges Texans to get flu shot as early as possible this season
Gov. Greg Abbott was in Dallas Thursday to discuss preparations for the upcoming flu season, which he said will pose a new challenge for hospitals.
Gov. Greg Abbott was in Dallas Thursday to discuss preparations for the upcoming flu season, which he said will pose a new challenge for hospitals.
Abbott: Texas has enough PPE to support school districts across state at no cost
The governor delivered his remarks from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio and was joined by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd.
The governor delivered his remarks from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) Warehouse in San Antonio and was joined by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott on concerns about Texas schools and COVID-19
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about teachers and parents being concerned about schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about teachers and parents being concerned about schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HHSC receives federal approval to provide replacement SNAP benefits to those affected by Hurricane Hanna
Hurricane Hanna made landfall in late July in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.
Hurricane Hanna made landfall in late July in South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley.
Extension of emergency SNAP benefits announced for August
"By extending this emergency SNAP funding, the State of Texas is helping to ensure families can continue to put food on the table," said Governor Abbott.
"By extending this emergency SNAP funding, the State of Texas is helping to ensure families can continue to put food on the table," said Governor Abbott.
Flexibilities for Medicaid, CHIP recipients in Texas extended through October
The flexibilities will protect access to important care and resources that many Texans rely on for their health and safety.
The flexibilities will protect access to important care and resources that many Texans rely on for their health and safety.
Abbott waives certain trucking regulations to expedite Hurricane Hanna recovery
This suspension of laws and regulations has been coordinated through the Texas DPS.
This suspension of laws and regulations has been coordinated through the Texas DPS.
Abbott surveys Hurricane Hanna damage, meets with officials in Corpus Christi
Home and business owners who faced damage as a result of Hurricane Hanna are encouraged to submit a damage survey, which will allow TDEM to request more resources and volunteers into the area to help.
Home and business owners who faced damage as a result of Hurricane Hanna are encouraged to submit a damage survey, which will allow TDEM to request more resources and volunteers into the area to help.
Governor, HHSC extend application deadline for pandemic food benefits
P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child and can be used in the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits pay for groceries. The deadline is now August 21.
P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285 per eligible child and can be used in the same way Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits pay for groceries. The deadline is now August 21.
Texas adds six days to early voting period for 2020 general election
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the decision on Monday, which had been expected, as Texas continues to suffer from a major outbreak of COVID-19 across the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced the decision on Monday, which had been expected, as Texas continues to suffer from a major outbreak of COVID-19 across the state.
Texas Gov. announces FEMA Approval for Federal Emergency Declaration following Hurricane Hanna
According to a release, FEMA will be specifically authorized to provide emergency protective measures limited to direct Federal assistance and reimbursement for mass care including evacuation and shelter support at 75 percent federal funding.
According to a release, FEMA will be specifically authorized to provide emergency protective measures limited to direct Federal assistance and reimbursement for mass care including evacuation and shelter support at 75 percent federal funding.
Governor Abbott provides update on Hanna response
Hanna was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall at around 5 p.m. on Padre Island about 33 miles south of Corpus Christi.
Hanna was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane before making landfall at around 5 p.m. on Padre Island about 33 miles south of Corpus Christi.
Resources moved into position as Tropical Storm Hanna approaches Texas
Tropical Storm Hanna is expected to strengthen before making landfall.
Tropical Storm Hanna is expected to strengthen before making landfall.
Governor, HHSC encourage Medicaid, CHIP providers to apply for federal COVID-19 relief funds
The deadline is August 3 and the Provider Relief Funds may be used to cover lost revenue due to the coronavirus or health related expenses purchased to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus.
The deadline is August 3 and the Provider Relief Funds may be used to cover lost revenue due to the coronavirus or health related expenses purchased to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the virus.
Abbott places state resources on standby as Tropical Depression approaches Texas
The depression is expected to impact the lower third of Texas, including the upper Rio Grande Valley, the Coastal Bend and the Texas Hill Country throughout the weekend.
The depression is expected to impact the lower third of Texas, including the upper Rio Grande Valley, the Coastal Bend and the Texas Hill Country throughout the weekend.
Poll: Texans overwhelmingly support mask mandate, Abbott’s approval drops due to COVID-19
Texans overwhelmingly support a state mandate to wear masks, according to a new poll, while approval of Gov. Greg Abbott has tumbled as Texas turned into a coronavirus hotspot.
Texans overwhelmingly support a state mandate to wear masks, according to a new poll, while approval of Gov. Greg Abbott has tumbled as Texas turned into a coronavirus hotspot.
Gov. Abbott urges Texans to monitor upcoming weather as chances of storm forming in the Gulf increase
According to the latest NOAA data, a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico has been given an 80% chance to become a tropical depression, storm or hurricane within the next 48 hours.
According to the latest NOAA data, a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico has been given an 80% chance to become a tropical depression, storm or hurricane within the next 48 hours.