Abbott, HHSC announce over $1B in pandemic food benefits for Texas families
HHSC has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide more than $1 billion through the federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program.
HHSC has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide more than $1 billion through the federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program.
Abbott directs all nursing home residents, staff to be tested for COVID-19
The directive comes after the White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all nursing home residents and staff be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
The directive comes after the White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all nursing home residents and staff be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
Gov. Greg Abbott meets with President Trump over Texas' efforts to reopen economy during COVID-19 outbreak
Abbott’s meeting with the President was preceded by two White House tweets.
Abbott’s meeting with the President was preceded by two White House tweets.
Texas Supreme Court orders Dallas salon owner's release after Gov. Abbott amends his executive orders
The Dallas salon owner who was jailed after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide COVID-19 restrictions has been released under an order from the Texas Supreme Court.
The Dallas salon owner who was jailed after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide COVID-19 restrictions has been released under an order from the Texas Supreme Court.
Gov. Abbott eliminates jail as punishment for violating COVID-19 executive orders
“Throwing Texans in jail who have had their businesses shut down through no fault of their own is nonsensical, and I will not allow it to happen,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
“Throwing Texans in jail who have had their businesses shut down through no fault of their own is nonsensical, and I will not allow it to happen,” said Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Gov. Abbott modifies COVID-19 executive orders to eliminate confinement as punishment
The governor says that the modifications are being applied retroactively and in his announcement highlighted particular cases like the Dallas salon owner who was sentenced to jail time.
The governor says that the modifications are being applied retroactively and in his announcement highlighted particular cases like the Dallas salon owner who was sentenced to jail time.
TEA issues new guidance for 2020 graduation ceremonies
In addition to the new guidance on graduations, Abbott announced Tuesday he will be issuing an Executive Order to expand the list of businesses and activities allowed to reopen in Texas.
In addition to the new guidance on graduations, Abbott announced Tuesday he will be issuing an Executive Order to expand the list of businesses and activities allowed to reopen in Texas.
From graduation to fall classes, schools face changes during COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Greg Abbott and the TEA gave a brief update on the education system across the state during the pandemic starting with graduation for seniors.
Gov. Greg Abbott and the TEA gave a brief update on the education system across the state during the pandemic starting with graduation for seniors.
Texas hair salons, barbershops, nail/tanning salons to reopen May 8; gyms on May 18
“This allows these types of businesses to open up, but it doesn’t require them to do so,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “Every owner of every salon should use their own best judgement.”
“This allows these types of businesses to open up, but it doesn’t require them to do so,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “Every owner of every salon should use their own best judgement.”
Mayor: Masks will remain "mandatory" in Austin, but there will be no civil or criminal penalty for not wearing them
Monday, Governor Greg Abbott, issued an executive order, saying local officials cannot impose penalties on residents who don’t wear masks.
Monday, Governor Greg Abbott, issued an executive order, saying local officials cannot impose penalties on residents who don’t wear masks.
Austin restaurant owners discuss possibility of alcohol-to-go sticking around
Abbott says the Texas legislature will have to pass a law next session allowing alcohol-to-go to stay, but that based on what he's heard from constituents across the state, he thinks it should pass.
Abbott says the Texas legislature will have to pass a law next session allowing alcohol-to-go to stay, but that based on what he's heard from constituents across the state, he thinks it should pass.
Abbott releases new TWC guidance for unemployment claimants
According to the new guidance, Texans can continue to receive unemployment benefits throughout the COVID-19 outbreak if they choose not to go back to work for certain reasons specified by the TWC.
According to the new guidance, Texans can continue to receive unemployment benefits throughout the COVID-19 outbreak if they choose not to go back to work for certain reasons specified by the TWC.
Mandatory quarantine to be lifted for people traveling from Louisiana but not others, Gov. Abbott says
The mandatory quarantine will still apply for the following states and cities: California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami.
The mandatory quarantine will still apply for the following states and cities: California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Miami.
Abbott says alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
Texas asks FEMA to reverse decision on disaster declaration for October tornadoes
The state is appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to reject a disaster declaration over the October tornadoes in Dallas and Erath counties.
The state is appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to reject a disaster declaration over the October tornadoes in Dallas and Erath counties.
Gov. Abbott tells FOX 26 he will issue clarification after Montgomery Co. says order is "unclear" and "vague"
Hours after Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said Texas Gov. Abbott's new executive order to reopen the state was "unclear", "vague", and "inconsistent", the governor spoke with FOX 26 about providing new clarification.
Hours after Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said Texas Gov. Abbott's new executive order to reopen the state was "unclear", "vague", and "inconsistent", the governor spoke with FOX 26 about providing new clarification.
FOX 7 Discussion: Analysis of plan to reopen Texas
Texas Democrats communications director Abhi Rahman and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Marcel Clarke to discuss Abbott's plans to reopen Texas businesses this week.
Texas Democrats communications director Abhi Rahman and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Marcel Clarke to discuss Abbott's plans to reopen Texas businesses this week.
Austin restaurant owners weigh costs of safely opening dining room services
Not every restaurant is on board with Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas businesses starting May 1.
Not every restaurant is on board with Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas businesses starting May 1.
Austin health officials say it’s too early to open up Texas economy
In a phased plan, beginning Friday, restaurants, retailers, movie theaters and malls can reopen if they want to, but operate at only 25 percent capacity.
In a phased plan, beginning Friday, restaurants, retailers, movie theaters and malls can reopen if they want to, but operate at only 25 percent capacity.
Texas Democrats respond to Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas
Several organizations, including the Texas Democrats, voiced that the Governor's plan is not the best idea.
Several organizations, including the Texas Democrats, voiced that the Governor's plan is not the best idea.