Governor Greg Abbott

Governor Greg Abbott announces additional DOD resources to deal with COVID-19.

Abbott announces additional DOD resources to mitigate COVID-19 spread

Sharon Brooks

Monday, July 13, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced July 13 that the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has activated additional U.S. Army Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces (UAMTF) to assist the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19.

Gov. Abbott extends federally supported COVID-19 testing at sites across Texas.

Governor Abbott extends federally supported COVID-19 testing

Sharon Brooks

Monday, July 13, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced July 12 that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has extended federal support of Community Based Testing Sites in Dallas and Houston through July 31. Abbott previously secured an extension of these sites in June.

Gov. Greg Abbott extends COVID-19 disaster declaration.

Governor Abbott extends statewide COVID-19 disaster declaration

Sharon Brooks

Friday, July 10, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation July 10 extending his disaster declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas responds to governor's July 9 proclamation (CHRISTUS photo)

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System responds to Governor Abbott’s order

Sharon Brooks

Friday, July 10, 2020

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System issues the following response to Governor Abbott’s July 9 order to increase hospital capacities by suspending elective surgeries in certain Texas counties, including Southeast Texas: CHRISTUS is aware of Governor Abbott’s order relating to the need for...

Crime Stoppers receives recertification.

Governor's office certifies Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas for another two years

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas announced they received their recertification from the Office of the Governor on Wednesday, June 24. This two-year certificate extends through 2022.

Texas pauses reopening, ceases elective surgeries in certain counties

Governor postpones further phases of reopening due to COVID-19 surge

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott is postponing further phases of reopening Texas and issued an Executive Order ceasing elective surgeries in certain counties in response to the recent surge of COVID-19 cases in the state.

Governor Greg Abbott enacts emergency rules for child care centers.

Texas governor enacts emergency rules for child care facilities

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

As COVID-19 cases rise in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the ability of mayors and county judges to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of over 100 people. Previously, this applied only to outdoor gatherings over 500 people.

Governor Greg Abbott announces Phase III plans (photo from 3/22)

Governor announces Phase III to reopen Texas

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, June 4, 2020

On June 3, Governor Greg Abbott announced the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19.

Governor Greg Abbott announces Phase 2 for reopening Texas.

Abbott announces Phase 2 of reopening state

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

During a press conference May 18, Governor Greg Abbott announced the second phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.

Texas COVID Relief Fund to assist Texans in need.

Governor Abbott, OneStar Foundation announce Texas COVID Relief Fund

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, May 7, 2020

On May 6, Governor Greg Abbott and the OneStar Foundation announced the Texas COVID Relief Fund, which will provide critical funding and resources to organizations across the state working on the ground to support the economic recovery of local communities.

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