Governor Abbott expands Texas travel order
Abbott has now changed the mandatory self-quarantine to include travelers coming from Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and the states of California, Louisiana and Washington.
Abbott has now changed the mandatory self-quarantine to include travelers coming from Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and the states of California, Louisiana and Washington.
NY cousins' plan to visit family in Austin deterred because of Texas travel order
DPS troopers are stationed at all Texas airports to enforce this executive order, including at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
DPS troopers are stationed at all Texas airports to enforce this executive order, including at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Abbott deploys Texas National Guard in support of COVID-19 response
Abbott has ordered an initial focus on two critical missions: assisting drive through testing sites and bolstering the state’s healthcare infrastructure.
Abbott has ordered an initial focus on two critical missions: assisting drive through testing sites and bolstering the state’s healthcare infrastructure.
Abbott waives regulations to preserve, extend child care capacity for critical workers during COVID-19 response
The waivers allow the Texas Workforce Commission the flexibility to respond to child care needs, ensure families using child care subsidized through TWC will not lose their slots and secures payment to child care providers while the state works to respond to COVID-19.
The waivers allow the Texas Workforce Commission the flexibility to respond to child care needs, ensure families using child care subsidized through TWC will not lose their slots and secures payment to child care providers while the state works to respond to COVID-19.
Abbott: Anyone entering Texas from U.S. COVID-19 hot spots must self-quarantine
Abbott signed an executive order Thursday saying that anyone entering the state of Texas through an airport in either New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or New Orleans will be subject to a mandatory self-quarantine for 14 days or for the duration of their stay in Texas, whichever is shorter.
Abbott signed an executive order Thursday saying that anyone entering the state of Texas through an airport in either New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or New Orleans will be subject to a mandatory self-quarantine for 14 days or for the duration of their stay in Texas, whichever is shorter.
Gov. Abbott orders mandatory self-quarantine for those who traveled from U.S. COVID-19 hot spots
Gov. Greg Abbott instituted a mandatory self-quarantine period for people visiting from several areas hard hit by the coronavirus in the United States.
Gov. Greg Abbott instituted a mandatory self-quarantine period for people visiting from several areas hard hit by the coronavirus in the United States.
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Texas
The federal assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the virus beginning on Jan. 20 and continuing, says a release from the White House.
The federal assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the virus beginning on Jan. 20 and continuing, says a release from the White House.
Abbott issues executive order postponing "not immediately necessary" medical procedures
The governor said his order is to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to help patient care capacity that is essential during this time.
The governor said his order is to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to help patient care capacity that is essential during this time.
Abbott resists calls for a statewide shelter-in-place order
On Tuesday, a letter from Texas Democrats was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott urging him to follow what several cities have done and issue a stay-at-home executive order for all of Texas. Abbott declined to do that
On Tuesday, a letter from Texas Democrats was sent to Gov. Greg Abbott urging him to follow what several cities have done and issue a stay-at-home executive order for all of Texas. Abbott declined to do that
Texas receives $36.9 million from CDC as part of allotment from emergency coronavirus bill
Texas has received $36.9 million from the CDC as part of the state's initial allotment of funding from the first emergency coronavirus bill passed by Congress.
Texas has received $36.9 million from the CDC as part of the state's initial allotment of funding from the first emergency coronavirus bill passed by Congress.
Abbott postpones runoff election in response to COVID-19
The election was originally scheduled for May 26, but it has been postponed "in conjunction with the state's ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19," says a release from the governor's office.
The election was originally scheduled for May 26, but it has been postponed "in conjunction with the state's ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19," says a release from the governor's office.
Gov. Abbott allowing event permit refunds for businesses affected by coronavirus
So far, the coronavirus outbreak has lead to the closures of multiple major Texas festivals, including Rodeo Austin and SXSW, which faced its first cancellation in its 34-year history.
So far, the coronavirus outbreak has lead to the closures of multiple major Texas festivals, including Rodeo Austin and SXSW, which faced its first cancellation in its 34-year history.
Abbott waives regulations to support pharmacy operations amid COVID-19 outbreak
These actions will allow pharmacists to conduct consultations by phone and remove regulatory barriers so pharmacies can operate at full strength, says the Governor's office.
These actions will allow pharmacists to conduct consultations by phone and remove regulatory barriers so pharmacies can operate at full strength, says the Governor's office.
U.S. SBA approves emergency designation for Texas businesses, loans available
Texas small businesses who believe they may be eligible for loans should visit the SBA's website where they can directly apply for assistance. The online application is the fastest method to receive a decision about loan eligibility.
Texas small businesses who believe they may be eligible for loans should visit the SBA's website where they can directly apply for assistance. The online application is the fastest method to receive a decision about loan eligibility.
Matthew McConaughey, Governor Abbott release PSA on social distancing
The PSA encourages Texans across the state to practice social distancing by staying home in order to reduce the spread of CVOID-19.
The PSA encourages Texans across the state to practice social distancing by staying home in order to reduce the spread of CVOID-19.
Abbott declaration closes Texas schools until April 3
Even though students will not physically be able to enter campuses until then, schools in Texas still intend on providing the same services as before, including an education and, if necessary, a meal.
Even though students will not physically be able to enter campuses until then, schools in Texas still intend on providing the same services as before, including an education and, if necessary, a meal.
Texas declares public health disaster, closes restaurant dining rooms and schools
This is the first public health disaster declared in Texas since 1901.
This is the first public health disaster declared in Texas since 1901.
Abbott announces temporary closure of driver license offices
This follows the suspension of certain provisions of the Texas Transportation Code to delay the expiration date for driver licenses, commercial driver licenses, and other identification documents.
This follows the suspension of certain provisions of the Texas Transportation Code to delay the expiration date for driver licenses, commercial driver licenses, and other identification documents.
Abbott waives regulations to allow restaurants to deliver alcohol
According to a release from the governor's office, the waiver allows restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and mixed drinks, with food purchases to customers.
According to a release from the governor's office, the waiver allows restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and mixed drinks, with food purchases to customers.
Abbott issues proclamation to allow local elections set for May to be postponed
The proclamation suspends provisions of the Texas Election Code to allow local governments to postpone their May 2 elections until November.
The proclamation suspends provisions of the Texas Election Code to allow local governments to postpone their May 2 elections until November.