Abbott talks about return to work, supply chain strategies
The governor couldn’t say when his return to work strategy would start. He only said that it could be coming soon.
Abbott prepares state resources as severe weather approaches Texas
"As severe weather approaches, the Lone Star State is taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety of Texans," said Abbott.
Abbott waives regulations to increase job capacities of pharmacy technicians, interns
The governor's office says the two waivers can be used at the discretion of pharmacists.
Appeals court upholds Texas executive order postponing non-essential medical procedures, including abortions
The appeals court says that the district court ignored a rule that allows the state to "reasonably" restrict constitutional rights, including that of abortion, "as the safety of the general public may demand."
Gov. Abbott announces temporary closure of state parks and historic sites
The historic sites and state parks will be closed to the public beginning at 5 p.m. on April 7 and will remain closed until Gov. Abbott directs them to be reopened.
Abbott updates Texans on state's COVID-19 response, PPE supplies
Staged in front of boxes of gloves, gowns and masks, Abbott told reporters he feels good about the state's supply of personal protective equipment.
Care.com increasing in-home child care access for frontline workers responding to COVID-19
While child care services are not typically free of charge, the Texas portal gives residents the ability to waive their fees and volunteer as caregivers, providing additional support to frontline workers.
Governor threatens federal government will move resources away from Dallas if judge does not express need
Governor Greg Abbott’s chief of staff sent a letter to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Sunday, stating federal assistance - in the form of hospital capacity - could be moved away from Dallas if the judge does not confirm the need for it.
Abbott: Texas has 19,695 hospital beds available
More than 2,000 ICU beds and over 8,700 ventilators are also available.
Gov. Abbott, AG Paxton provide joint guidance for religious services during COVID-19 pandemic
According to the joint guidance, orders given by state or local governments prohibiting people from providing or obtaining certain services must ensure that the orders don't violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, Article I of the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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.
Abbott announces comfort food care packages for at-risk youth, families
Each package will have enough food to feed a family of five or six and will be delivered to recipients' homes.
Governor Abbott issues essential services order for Texas
Texas will continue to follow social distancing guidelines continue until at least April 30
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.
NY cousins' plan to visit family in Austin deterred because of Texas travel order
DPS troopers are stationed at all Texas airports to enforce this executive order, including at Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
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.
Abbott: Anyone entering Texas from U.S. COVID-19 hot spots must self-quarantine
Abbott signed an executive order Thursday saying that anyone entering the state of Texas through an airport in either New York, New Jersey, Connecticut or New Orleans will be subject to a mandatory self-quarantine for 14 days or for the duration of their stay in Texas, whichever is shorter.
Gov. Abbott orders mandatory self-quarantine for those who traveled from U.S. COVID-19 hot spots
Gov. Greg Abbott instituted a mandatory self-quarantine period for people visiting from several areas hard hit by the coronavirus in the United States.
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Texas
The federal assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the virus beginning on Jan. 20 and continuing, says a release from the White House.