Abbott announces $38M in federal COVID-19 funding for local governments
Governments may use the funding to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus
Governments may use the funding to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus
Texas governor says economy won't reopen all at once
“This isn’t going to be a rushing the gates, everyone is able to suddenly reopen all at once,” Governor Greg Abbott said from his office in the Texas Capitol.
“This isn’t going to be a rushing the gates, everyone is able to suddenly reopen all at once,” Governor Greg Abbott said from his office in the Texas Capitol.
Gov. Abbott announces $50 million in emergency loans for small businesses in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a small business initiative Monday morning that includes $50 million in emergency loans and grants.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a small business initiative Monday morning that includes $50 million in emergency loans and grants.
Blue lights illuminate Texas Governor's Mansion to honor healthcare workers
In a statement, Governor Abbott thanked health care workers across Texas for their commitment to serving fellow Texans.
In a statement, Governor Abbott thanked health care workers across Texas for their commitment to serving fellow Texans.
Gov. Abbott prepares state resources as severe weather threatens Texas over Easter weekend
Be extremely cautious of any water on roads or in creeks, streams, storm drains, or other areas – never attempt to cross flowing streams or drive across flooded roadways and always observe road barricades placed for your protection.
Be extremely cautious of any water on roads or in creeks, streams, storm drains, or other areas – never attempt to cross flowing streams or drive across flooded roadways and always observe road barricades placed for your protection.
Gov. Abbott hints at reopening Texas businesses soon
Abbott said so far social distancing guidelines are helping keep Texas hospitals from becoming overwhelmed with coronavirus cases.
Abbott said so far social distancing guidelines are helping keep Texas hospitals from becoming overwhelmed with coronavirus cases.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces Frontline Child Care portal
Essential workers who do not have other options during the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to go to the online portal to find child care and other options.
Essential workers who do not have other options during the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to go to the online portal to find child care and other options.
Abbott talks about return to work, supply chain strategies
The governor couldn’t say when his return to work strategy would start. He only said that it could be coming soon.
The governor couldn’t say when his return to work strategy would start. He only said that it could be coming soon.
Abbott prepares state resources as severe weather approaches Texas
"As severe weather approaches, the Lone Star State is taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of Texans," said Abbott.
"As severe weather approaches, the Lone Star State is taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of Texans," said Abbott.
Abbott waives regulations to increase job capacities of pharmacy technicians, interns
The governor's office says the two waivers can be used at the discretion of pharmacists.
The governor's office says the two waivers can be used at the discretion of pharmacists.
Appeals court upholds Texas executive order postponing non-essential medical procedures, including abortions
The appeals court says that the district court ignored a rule that allows the state to "reasonably" restrict constitutional rights, including that of abortion, "as the safety of the general public may demand."
The appeals court says that the district court ignored a rule that allows the state to "reasonably" restrict constitutional rights, including that of abortion, "as the safety of the general public may demand."
Gov. Abbott announces temporary closure of state parks and historic sites
The historic sites and state parks will be closed to the public beginning at 5 p.m. on April 7 and will remain closed until Gov. Abbott directs them to be reopened.
The historic sites and state parks will be closed to the public beginning at 5 p.m. on April 7 and will remain closed until Gov. Abbott directs them to be reopened.
Abbott updates Texans on state's COVID-19 response, PPE supplies
Staged in front of boxes of gloves, gowns and masks, Abbott told reporters he feels good about the state's supply of personal protective equipment.
Staged in front of boxes of gloves, gowns and masks, Abbott told reporters he feels good about the state's supply of personal protective equipment.
Care.com increasing in-home child care access for frontline workers responding to COVID-19
While child care services are not typically free of charge, the Texas portal gives residents the ability to waive their fees and volunteer as caregivers, providing additional support to frontline workers.
While child care services are not typically free of charge, the Texas portal gives residents the ability to waive their fees and volunteer as caregivers, providing additional support to frontline workers.
Governor threatens federal government will move resources away from Dallas if judge does not express need
Governor Greg Abbott’s chief of staff sent a letter to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Sunday, stating federal assistance - in the form of hospital capacity - could be moved away from Dallas if the judge does not confirm the need for it.
Governor Greg Abbott’s chief of staff sent a letter to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Sunday, stating federal assistance - in the form of hospital capacity - could be moved away from Dallas if the judge does not confirm the need for it.
Abbott: Texas has 19,695 hospital beds available
More than 2,000 ICU beds and over 8,700 ventilators are also available.
More than 2,000 ICU beds and over 8,700 ventilators are also available.
Gov. Abbott, AG Paxton provide joint guidance for religious services during COVID-19 pandemic
According to the joint guidance, orders given by state or local governments prohibiting people from providing or obtaining certain services must ensure that the orders don't violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, Article I of the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
According to the joint guidance, orders given by state or local governments prohibiting people from providing or obtaining certain services must ensure that the orders don't violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, Article I of the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Gov. Abbott issues essential services order for the state
Texans will need to follow strict social distancing guidelines for the next 30 days to help stop the spread of COVID-19, according to the governor.
Texans will need to follow strict social distancing guidelines for the next 30 days to help stop the spread of COVID-19, according to the governor.
Abbott announces comfort food care packages for at-risk youth, families
Each package will have enough food to feed a family of five or six and will be delivered to recipients' homes.
Each package will have enough food to feed a family of five or six and will be delivered to recipients' homes.
Governor Abbott issues essential services order for Texas
Texas will continue to follow social distancing guidelines continue until at least April 30
Texas will continue to follow social distancing guidelines continue until at least April 30