Greg Abbott

The decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations have increased and the positivity rate in Texas increased above 10%, which the Governor previously stated would lead to further preventative action.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott's latest decision to pause the reopening of Texas as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the state.

Businesses that are permitted to open under the previous phases can continue to operate at the designated occupancy levels and under the minimum standard health protocols provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

The governor says he's doing so to ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients as Texas is seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.

The alcohol to go waiver was recently extended by the governor indefinitely, but TRA wants to take that waiver a step even further by allowing the sale of mixed drinks with food orders.

Thousands are calling for Governor Greg Abbott to resign after the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. Democratic Campaign Consultant Joe Deshotel and Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak join FOX 7 Austin to speak on the latest spike.

With other towns still trying to decide whether or not to light the fuse or pull the plug, Governor Greg Abbott Tuesday issued an order providing organizers and local government officials some legal cover.

THA says that in order to meet demand, hospitals can adjust the flow of their patients, including slowing or pausing non-COVID-19-related procedures and increase bed capacity at the volume of patients fluctuate.

Beginning on Thursday, June 25 each Texan who receives a COVID-19 test at a Texas-run mobile testing site will also be provided with four masks to take home with them. 

On Tuesday evening, Abbott told FOX 7 Austin that having local officials adopt face-covering policies is the right approach.

Gov. Greg Abbott joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Texas.

The proclamation follows data showing an increase in COVID-19 transmission in Texas and precedes Independence Day celebrations next week.

The sudden spike in cases began after Memorial Day. State officials are trying to stop another wave with the Fourth of July around the corner. 

With lives and the economy hanging in the balance, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been working closely with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) and Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The TEA is expected to release additional guidance for school districts next Tuesday.