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Medical directors for licensed EMS providers can permit individuals who are qualified, though not formally certified, to provide critical emergency response services.
The Governor's coronavirus emergency order and the orders from some North Texas cities and counties conflict with each other over religious services.
"The State of Texas is committed to supporting Texans who are enduring significant economic hardship due to the spread of COVID-19," said Governor Abbott.
Judge Chris Hill says Governor Greg Abbott's order supersedes his and businesses that may have deemed themselves essential are no longer essential.
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his disaster declaration to limit human contact to prevent the spread of coronavirus, meaning schools are closed until at least May 4.
The DPS said in it would not disclose details about enforcement, adding there would be no checkpoint on the Louisiana border at this time.
Due to the coronavirus, Gov. Abbott announced the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will be opened as a healthcare facility and that he will halt the release of "dangerous criminals" in Texas.
Amid the public's growing concern about the spread of COVID-19, CBS 11's Doug Dunbar spoke with Texas Governor Greg Abbott Friday evening and asked some questions regarding the virus in the Lone Star State.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a news conference Thursday afternoon to give an update on the state's fight against COVID-19.
Planned Parenthood is joining other abortion providers in suing Texas over moving to ban abortions during the coronavirus outbreak.
Governor Greg Abbott temporarily waived certain hospital licensing rules, while the Texas Health and Human Services Commission adopted an emergency rule to meet Texas' need for additional hospital capacity.
Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday suggested Texans stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19, but he did not announce a statewide order to shelter at home.
"Texas is all-in on our response to COVID-19 and we need Washington's financial assistance..." said Governor Abbott.
Governor Greg Abbott has declined to follow the lead of some Texas cities and other states with a statewide "shelter in place" because of the coronavirus.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued additional executive orders Sunday to help fight the spread of COVID-19.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has postponed the May 26 primary runoff elections until July 14 because of the coronavirus threat.
Experts say most people who test positive for Covid-19 won't need to be hospitalized, just isolated from other people.
"Small businesses are the foundation of our state's economy and they need all the help they can get..." said Governor Abbott.
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued an executive order that all massage establishments in the state will close at midnight until April 3.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has imposed statewide restrictions on school, restaurants, bars, gyms, clubs and more in an effort to combat the continuing spread of COVID-19.
This temporary closure will not apply to those seeking an initial Commercial Driver License. DPS offices that provide CDL testing will remain open solely for the purpose of providing initial CDLs.
Restaurants with a mixed beverage permit may sell beer, wine, or mixed drinks for delivery as long as they are accompanied by food purchased from the restaurant.
With reports the government could soon be sending checks or direct deposits to help us, the Federal Trade Commission is trying to get ahead of scammers.
Local governments now have the ability to postpone their May 2, 2020 elections until November 3, 2020.
Gov. Abbott was joined by Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley and state health officials.
