Texas Governor Abbott to hold video conference with Texas hospitals
Governor Abbott is expected to hold the video conference at 11 a.m. at the State Operations Centers in Austin.
Governor Abbott waives vehicle registration, titling, parking placard regulations in Texas
The waivers fall within the actions Governor Abbott is taking under the State of Disaster he declared last week, and are part of Texas’ efforts to reduce in-person contact among Texans and slow the spread of COVID-19.
Texas STAAR testing requirements waived due to COVID-19
Gov. Abbott is also asking the federal government to waive federal testing requirements.
Gov. Abbott suspends inmate visitation in Texas in response to coronavirus
The memo says the suspension will be in place until the governor's office terminates the order or until the disaster declaration issued on March 13 is lifted or expires.
Governor declares state of disaster for Texas
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
DSHS, Governor Abbott urge Texans to take preventative measures against coronavirus
In a press release, DSHS and Governor Abbott are asking that Texans heed the directions of health providers and public health officials to take everyday action to help prevent the spread of the recently WHO declared pandemic.
Governor Abbott, TDI asks insurance providers to waive costs associated with coronavirus
Texans should contact their plan administrator to confirm their benefits.
Abbott, Paxton address reports of price-gouging of medical supplies in Texas
Texans who suspect a case of price-gouging in connection to the potential coronavirus threat should file a consumer complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
Six Texas labs now able to test for coronavirus
Currently, there are six labs with the ability to do so, including the state lab at the Texas Department of State Health Services in Austin as well as labs in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, and Lubbock.
Governor Abbott, state health officials provide update on Texas response to coronavirus
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and state health officials are updating the public on the latest state efforts for COVID-19.
San Antonio coronavirus health emergency prompts call for change at CDC
A woman among the first evacuees brought to Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland was released after passing two screening tests. However, after she left, the results of a third test came back positive.
Governor Abbott, city leaders in San Antonio speak out after coronavirus patient mistakenly released
The CDC had mistakenly released a patient from the Texas Center for Infectious Disease whose test later came back positive for COVID-19.
Governor Abbott delivers remarks on economic development announcement
The press conference is being held at the Governor's Mansion.
Governor outlines Texas' response plans to coronavirus
The governor said the Department of State Health Services is now preparing state labs to administer tests for the virus.
Gov. Abbott provides update on state's coronavirus response
Governor Greg Abbott will give an update later today on the state's response to the coronavirus following a briefing from the state's top health agencies as well as emergency responders and federal officials.
Homeless community finds state campground is safer, more changes likely soon
On Thursday, the governor announced the Texas Department of Transportation will consider leasing the five-acre property to a local nonprofit for one-dollar per month.
Gov. Abbott working to override Austin homeless camping ordinance
Gov. Greg Abbott is currently working on legislation for a statewide camping ban proposal, in direct response to Austin's homeless situation.
"Fixing homelessness in ATX is easy," says Texas Gov. Abbott
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is weighing in on homelessness in Austin.
Holocaust remembered with new call to stand with Israel
The governor's call is reminiscent of a law passed in 2017. When state lawmakers took a stand with Israel, then, it triggered a federal lawsuit.
Abbott meets with state health officials on coronavirus
The virus, labeled 2019-nCoV, originated in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China. Last month, doctors in Wuhan began seeing the new virus in people who got sick after spending time at a wholesale seafood market.