Abbott has TxDPS increase patrols around UT Austin following robberies
Gov. Abbott has directed the TxDPS to ramp up patrols around UT Austin in response to a recent rise in robberies in the West Campus area.
Abbott says bars can reopen October 14 if county judges opt in
Abbott said he will allow bars to reopen at 50 percent occupancy in counties where COVID-19 hospitalizations make up less than 15 percent of hospital capacity. However, he won’t make the call on where to open bars himself.
Abbott "passed the buck" on reopening bars, says TBNA
The TBNA says that Abbott has forced the 254 elected county judges in Texas to decide to open bars for him "with no guideposts as to how to make that decision."
Bars in Texas will be allowed to open at 50% capacity after Oct 14
Counties in Texas can choose to allow bars or similar establishments to operate with in-person service beginning after Wednesday, October 14.
Governor Abbott announces that county judges can reopen bars
Texas Governor Greg Abbott sent out an obscure tweet earlier today, the tweet told his followers to watch his Facebook page.
Gov. Abbott says more opening coming soon, hints at reopening bars
Gov. Greg Abbott teased a reopening announcement Monday afternoon on Twitter, with a strong hint that it may be about bars.
APH provides update on coronavirus as Gov. Abbott hints more businesses could reopen
Austin Public Health is providing its weekly update on the coronavirus to the Travis County Commissioners Court. It comes after Governor Greg Abbott hinted that more businesses could reopen soon.
Mail in ballot lawsuit filed against Gov. Abbott
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing another lawsuit after he limited the number of mail-in-ballot drop-off locations.
Gov. Abbott hints in tweet that bars could reopen in Texas
Restaurants and retail have been allowed to operate at 75 percent capacity for several weeks in Texas. But bars remain closed, after reopening briefly in late May before a summer spike in cases.
Williamson County sees record number of requests for mail-in ballots
Williamson County says it’s business as usual as they receive the highest number of mail-in ballot requests ever.
Group suing Gov. Abbott over decision to close ballot drop off sites
LULAC and the Texas League of Women Voters are the groups suing the state for this decision, saying it's a political ploy to suppress voters.
Travis County closes two ballot drop-off locations
The Travis County Clerk's office has closed the locations at the 700 Lavaca garages and 1010 Lavaca parking lot.
Reaction begins regarding Trump's SCOTUS nominee
Reactions are already being felt following President Donald Trump's announcement to name Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
Abbott: Health insurers to continue payment parity for telehealth
Insurers will continue reimbursing network health care providers for telehealth appointments at the same rate for office visits through the end of 2020.
Gov. Abbott's legislative proposal would criminalize rioting activities in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced plans to punish rioters who cause injury, destroy property or target police officers. The proposals must first make their way through the Texas Legislature.
Abbott announces legislative proposals against 'rioters'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference on Thursday, September 24 to announce legislative proposals that would target "rioters."
With strict guidelines, visitors now allowed at nursing homes in Texas
Visitors are now allowed at nursing homes and senior living facilities in Texas, but strict guidelines must be followed.
Republicans sue Texas governor over expanded early voting
The lawsuit filed Wednesday escalates the backlash Abbott is facing from his own party over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed the lives of nearly 15,000 people in Texas.
Abbott says to monitor flood threats as Tropical Storm Beta approaches
Abbott says the state has the appropriate assets in place to respond and assist communities with potential flooding and heavy rainfall.
Bars still not allowed to open under Abbott's latest reopening plan
Under Gov. Abbott’s new order, several businesses are now allowed to reopen at 75% capacity including restaurants, retail stores, and gyms, but not bars.