Gov. Abbott announces MealFinder Map, helps parents locate meals during extended school break
MealFinder, a searchable online map that will include the address of each facility, as well as days and times meals will be served, is scheduled to roll out on March 20.
MealFinder, a searchable online map that will include the address of each facility, as well as days and times meals will be served, is scheduled to roll out on March 20.
Gov. Abbott: 83 COVID-19 cases and three deaths in Texas, 1,900 people being monitored
The number of cases of coronavirus in Texas continues to grow and the state and local officials say more testing will be made available by the end of the week.
The number of cases of coronavirus in Texas continues to grow and the state and local officials say more testing will be made available by the end of the week.
Gov. Abbott outlines strategy to care for COVID-19 patients 'if every bed in the hospital is taken'
With drive-thru testing locations operating in the Austin area, more cases of COVID-19 have been identified.
With drive-thru testing locations operating in the Austin area, more cases of COVID-19 have been identified.
Abbott waives certain regulations for telemedicine care in Texas
He has also directed the Texas Department of Insurance to issue an emergency rule relating to telemedicine care for patients with state-regulated insurance plans to help Texas doctors treat their patients while mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
He has also directed the Texas Department of Insurance to issue an emergency rule relating to telemedicine care for patients with state-regulated insurance plans to help Texas doctors treat their patients while mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
Gov. Abbott activates National Guard, considers plans to help hospitals
Texas Guard members have been deployed to protect the border and for rescues during natural disasters. Now they are being activated by Abbott for the possibility of a different kind of mission response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Texas Guard members have been deployed to protect the border and for rescues during natural disasters. Now they are being activated by Abbott for the possibility of a different kind of mission response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Gov. Greg Abbott activates Texas National Guard in response to COVID-19 coronavirus
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that the Texas National Guard has been activated as part of the state’s effort to respond to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that the Texas National Guard has been activated as part of the state’s effort to respond to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Gov. Abbott activates Texas National Guard in response to COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott has activated the Texas National Guard to be prepared to assist with response efforts for the coronavirus.
Governor Greg Abbott has activated the Texas National Guard to be prepared to assist with response efforts for the coronavirus.
Texas Governor Abbott to hold video conference with Texas hospitals
Governor Abbott is expected to hold the video conference at 11 a.m. at the State Operations Centers in Austin.
Governor Abbott is expected to hold the video conference at 11 a.m. at the State Operations Centers in Austin.
Governor Abbott waives vehicle registration, titling, parking placard regulations in Texas
The waivers fall within the actions Governor Abbott is taking under the State of Disaster he declared last week, and are part of Texas’ efforts to reduce in-person contact among Texans and slow the spread of COVID-19.
The waivers fall within the actions Governor Abbott is taking under the State of Disaster he declared last week, and are part of Texas’ efforts to reduce in-person contact among Texans and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Texas STAAR testing requirements waived due to COVID-19
Gov. Abbott is also asking the federal government to waive federal testing requirements.
Gov. Abbott is also asking the federal government to waive federal testing requirements.
Gov. Abbott suspends inmate visitation in Texas in response to coronavirus
The memo says the suspension will be in place until the governor's office terminates the order or until the disaster declaration issued on March 13 is lifted or expires.
The memo says the suspension will be in place until the governor's office terminates the order or until the disaster declaration issued on March 13 is lifted or expires.
Governor declares state of disaster for Texas
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
DSHS, Governor Abbott urge Texans to take preventative measures against coronavirus
In a press release, DSHS and Governor Abbott are asking that Texans heed the directions of health providers and public health officials to take everyday action to help prevent the spread of the recently WHO declared pandemic.
In a press release, DSHS and Governor Abbott are asking that Texans heed the directions of health providers and public health officials to take everyday action to help prevent the spread of the recently WHO declared pandemic.
Governor Abbott, TDI asks insurance providers to waive costs associated with coronavirus
Texans should contact their plan administrator to confirm their benefits.
Texans should contact their plan administrator to confirm their benefits.
Abbott, Paxton address reports of price-gouging of medical supplies in Texas
Texans who suspect a case of price-gouging in connection to the potential coronavirus threat should file a consumer complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
Texans who suspect a case of price-gouging in connection to the potential coronavirus threat should file a consumer complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
Six Texas labs now able to test for coronavirus
Currently, there are six labs with the ability to do so, including the state lab at the Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin as well as labs in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, and Lubbock.
Currently, there are six labs with the ability to do so, including the state lab at the Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin as well as labs in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, and Lubbock.
Governor Abbott, state health officials provide update on Texas response to coronavirus
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and state health officials are updating the public on the latest state efforts for COVID-19.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and state health officials are updating the public on the latest state efforts for COVID-19.
San Antonio coronavirus health emergency prompts call for change at CDC
A woman among the first evacuees brought to Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland was released after passing two screening tests. However, after she left, the results of a third test came back positive.
A woman among the first evacuees brought to Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland was released after passing two screening tests. However, after she left, the results of a third test came back positive.
Governor Abbott, city leaders in San Antonio speak out after coronavirus patient mistakenly released
The CDC had mistakenly released a patient from the Texas Center for Infectious Disease whose test later came back positive for COVID-19.
The CDC had mistakenly released a patient from the Texas Center for Infectious Disease whose test later came back positive for COVID-19.
Governor Abbott delivers remarks on economic development announcement
The press conference is being held at the Governor's Mansion.
The press conference is being held at the Governor's Mansion.