"The goal of Texas is to get back to work in a safe fashion": Speaker Bonnen on plans to "re-open Texas"
Bonnen, who is part of the strikeforce to “open Texas,” says “the reality is there’s a long time between today and Monday.”
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas House Speaker discusses Abbott's plan to reopen Texas economy
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen joins Mike Warren to talk about reopening the Texas economy and other COVID-19 topics.
Elective surgeries across Texas resume as Gov. Abbott moves to reopen the state
Gov. Greg Abbott issued executive orders Friday to reopen Texas. By Wednesday, elective surgery restrictions were loosened allowing more surgeries to take place.
Gov. Abbott says order outlining next steps to reopen economy will be released Monday
The governor said that will be contingent on a plan to increase testing as well as contact tracing, but claims the state's coronavirus response team is already working with business owners to outline ways they can operate safely.
Gov. Abbott mobilizes Texas National Guard to testing sites across Texas
25 mobile testing teams will be stationed in different cities in Texas, equipped with 11 healthcare professionals, support staff and 34 soldiers.
Austin Mayor Adler responds to Gov. Abbott's plan to reopen Texas
On April 17, Texas Governor Greg Abbott released his plan to get Texas businesses back open and Mayor Adler says it's not that different than what's already happening in the city of Austin.
Texas parks reopen, but complications are presenting
For most people, the coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks.
North Texas retail businesses ready to get back to work, as retail-to-go will allow them to reopen Friday
On Friday, retail businesses in Texas can reopen with curbside pick-up, much like restaurants have been able to do.
Texas Medical Association supports Gov. Abbott's gradual, science-based approach to reopen Texas economy
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) said it supports Governor Greg Abbott's plan to reopen businesses, calling it a gradual, science based approach to reopen the Texas economy safely.
UIL cancels all remaining spring activities, state championships
Practices, rehearsals, and workouts remain suspended until further notice.
Gov. Abbott announces plans to reopen businesses in Texas
The governor says there are glimmers that the worst of COVID-19 is behind the state and that it's time to begin moving forward with a plan to get Texans back to work.
Texas classrooms closed for remainder of 2019-2020 school year
The closure includes public, private and higher education institutions.
Texas guidelines to reopen businesses become political
Texas business owners and workers are looking to go back to work, but some officials say Texas is not ready to open business doors just yet.
Abbott announces $38M in federal COVID-19 funding for local governments
Governments may use the funding to prevent, prepare for and respond to the coronavirus
Texas governor says economy won't reopen all at once
“This isn’t going to be a rushing the gates, everyone is able to suddenly reopen all at once,” Governor Greg Abbott said from his office in the Texas Capitol.
Gov. Abbott announces $50 million in emergency loans for small businesses in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a small business initiative Monday morning that includes $50 million in emergency loans and grants.
Blue lights illuminate Texas Governor's Mansion to honor healthcare workers
In a statement, Governor Abbott thanked health care workers across Texas for their commitment to serving fellow Texans.
Gov. Abbott prepares state resources as severe weather threatens Texas over Easter weekend
Be extremely cautious of any water on roads or in creeks, streams, storm drains, or other areas – never attempt to cross flowing streams or drive across flooded roadways and always observe road barricades placed for your protection.
Gov. Abbott hints at reopening Texas businesses soon
Abbott said so far social distancing guidelines are helping keep Texas hospitals from becoming overwhelmed with coronavirus cases.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces Frontline Child Care portal
Essential workers who do not have other options during the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to go to the online portal to find child care and other options.