Governor Greg Abbott

Governor declares May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Governor declares May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Governor declares May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week

Sharon Brooks
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation declaring May 3-9 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in the state of Texas. This proclamation raises awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches.
"The safety of our patients, Associates and physicians is most important to us,” said Paul Trevino. President & CEO, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System.

"The safety of our patients, Associates and physicians is most important to us,” said Paul Trevino. President & CEO, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System.

CHRISTUS restarts elective surgeries

Sharon Brooks
Friday, April 24, 2020
CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System announced April 21 that it was preparing to resume elective procedures and surgeries on April 22, consistent with the provisions of the Governor Greg Abbott’s original order on April 17.
Governor Abbott extends Disaster Declaration for another 30 days.

Governor Abbott extends Disaster Declaration for another 30 days.

Governor extends Disaster Declaration

Sharon Brooks
Monday, April 13, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation April 12 extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.
Governor Abbott announces more PPE on its way. (CDC illustration)

Governor Abbott announces more PPE on its way. (CDC illustration)

Governor Abbott announces incoming shipments of PPE

Sharon Brooks
Monday, April 6, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference April 6 to provide an update on personal protective equipment (PPE) distribution throughout the state of Texas. The governor also announced that Texas received 2.
Governor waives certain registration renewals, fees for Texas nurses. (U.S. Army photo)

Governor waives certain registration renewals, fees for Texas nurses. (U.S. Army photo)

Governor waives certain licensing renewal requirements, fees for Texas nurses

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain regulations from the Texas Board of Nursing regarding licensing renewal and subsequent fees for nurses in Texas, his office announced March 25. The Governor's waiver authorizes a six-month grace period for nurses with expired licenses.
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