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May 8th, 2020
"The Abbott Alerts newsletter allows you to stay up to date on the latest news, and I'll let you know what we are doing to keep Texas the most exceptional state in America."
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES OPENING ON MAY 8TH
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With Texans working together, we continue to safely open our economy while containing COVID-19.
This week we announced new guidance for even more businesses to safely open starting today, May 8th.
These openings include hair salons, barber shops, nail salons, tanning salons, and swimming pools. Health and safety remains our top priority, which is why these businesses can open so long as they follow minimum health protocols provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Thanks to the efforts of Texans to contain COVID-19, we continue to unleash our entrepreneurs and responsibly open more businesses.
ANNOUNCING SURGE RESPONSE TEAMS TO COMBAT COVID-19 FLARE UPS
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The Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced new Surge Response Teams to combat any potential COVID-19 flare up in Texas.
Surge Response Teams will work with local officials to serve nursing homes, prisons, packing pants, and other facilities that experience flare ups of COVID-19 by providing personal protective equipment, testing supplies, onsite staffing, and assessment assistance.
DETAILS ON GRADUATION CEREMONIES FOR TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS
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I want to congratulate all of Texas’ graduating high school seniors as they embark on the next chapter of their lives. Although this year’s graduation looks different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to ensure that these graduates are able to celebrate this important milestone.
That is why the Texas Education Agency provided new guidance on 2020 graduation ceremonies for Texas school districts. There are four different ways for schools to celebrate their graduating seniors:
1. Completely virtual ceremonies
2. Hybrid ceremonies
3. Vehicle ceremonies
4. Outdoor in-person ceremonies
Each school district is at liberty to determine if any of these options best serve the needs and desires of their community.
TEXAS OPENINGS AS OF MAY 8TH
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MEETING WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP AT THE WHITE HOUSE TO DISCUSS OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE
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Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet with President Trump to discuss Texas’ ongoing response to COVID-19.
President Trump and his team have been available 24/7 to help Texas fight against the coronavirus and put us in a position to open up our economy.
ANNOUNCING MORE BUSINESS OPENINGS FOR MAY 18TH
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Additional openings for Texas businesses will begin on Monday, May 18th.
Gyms, exercise facilities, exercise classes, office buildings, and non-essential manufacturing facilities may open, but must maintain minimum health protocols provided by DSHS.
BLUE ANGELS FLYOVER IN DALLAS-FORT WORTH AND HOUSTON
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Our robust response to COVID-19 would not be possible without our doctors, nurses, first responders, and other frontline workers. This week, the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels conducted a flyover to honor these men and women who are working tirelessly on the front lines.
We are immensely grateful for those who are selflessly serving their fellow Texans during the COVID-19 response.
CELEBRATING TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
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Teaching is more than a job. It is a commitment to shaping the next generation of leaders.
This Teacher Appreciation Week, we are so thankful for our incredible educators who are creating innovative solutions for distance learning during these challenging times.
This week, and every week, we are thankful for all our teachers do to build a brighter future for Texas students.
RECOGNIZING HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS WEEK
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May 3 - May 9 is Hurricane Preparedness Week in the Lone Star State.
All Texans are encouraged to remain mindful of the dangers presented by hurricanes, stay informed about current threats, and take steps towards preparedness.
For more information and safety tips, click HERE
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HONOR A “SUPERSTAR TEACHER”
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Is there a Texas teacher you think deserves special recognition for their hard work in the classroom?
Send a Superstar Teacher certificate from the First Lady and me by filling out this form
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