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. 

Federal appeals court puts Austin judge ruling on Texas abortion ban on hold

A federal appeals court is putting on hold a victory for Texas abortion providers who are trying to stop the state from shuttering clinics during the coronavirus pandemic.

Vanessa Bryant announces latest installment of 'The Wizenard' series

Vanessa Bryant announced on Tuesday that the newest installment of "The Wizenard" series, a world created by her late husband and NBA legend Kobe Bryant is now available. 

Austin Mayor Adler releasing online video series to keep public informed on COVID-19

The series is called "Got A Minute" and in the first video, Mayor Adler emphasizes the need for everyone to do their part in helping to stop the spread of the virus and save lives. 

Trump administration rules gun shops ‘essential’ amid virus

In the past several weeks, various states and municipalities have offered different interpretations of whether gun stores should be allowed to remain open as Americans stay at home to avoid spreading the virus.

Federal judge rules in favor of abortion providers in Texas

The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic. 

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.

Trump extends virus guidelines, braces US for big death toll

Bracing the nation for a death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, President Donald Trump on Sunday extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April, bowing to public-health experts who presented him with even more dire projections for the expanding coronavirus pandemic.

Trump backs away from possible quarantine order for New York and New Jersey

President Donald Trump  backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a “strong Travel Advisory” be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak.

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 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.

Texas AG: Local governments cannot use disaster declarations to restrict gun sales

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion on Friday that concluded that local governments cannot use their disaster declarations to restrict gun sales.