June 25th, 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."
AN UPDATE ON TEXAS' CONTINUED RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Texans and Texas businesses should continue to follow the Minimum Standard Health Protocols established by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
We need ALL Texans to follow the safety protocols from our team of medical experts including:
- Staying home if you are sick or at risk
- Sanitizing your hands
- Social distancing
- Wearing face coverings or masks
I urge all Texans to do everything in their power to reduce the transmission of this virus. Together, we can mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and keep Texans safe.
We need ALL Texans to follow the safety protocols from our team of medical experts including:
- Staying home if you are sick or at risk
- Sanitizing your hands
- Social distancing
- Wearing face coverings or masks
I urge all Texans to do everything in their power to reduce the transmission of this virus. Together, we can mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and keep Texans safe.
THE TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IS PARTNERING WITH THE TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE FREE MASKS FOR TEXANS
Texas Division of Emergency Management in partnership with the Texas Military Department will begin distributing 3-ply surgical masks to EVERY Texan who undergoes COVID-19 testing at state-run test collection sites.
This program helps ensure that Texans have the resources they need to effectively mitigate the spread of this virus and keep themselves and their communities safe.
Texans can find testing site locations near them HERE.
This program helps ensure that Texans have the resources they need to effectively mitigate the spread of this virus and keep themselves and their communities safe.
Texans can find testing site locations near them HERE.
RESTAURANTS BEGIN PUSH TO MAKE ALCOHOL-TO-GO PERMANENT IN TEXAS
On March 18, we enacted a temporary waiver for restaurants to begin alcohol-to-go sales in response to COVID-19.
Though temporary, I fully support making this permanent in the Lone Star State.
Though temporary, I fully support making this permanent in the Lone Star State.
NEW SPANISH-LANGUAGE COVID-19 PSA FROM UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
Dr. Amneris Luque from the UT Southwestern Medical Center advises Texans to wear a mask, wash hands frequently and effectively, and continue practice social distancing.
With Texans working together, we can mitigate the spread of this virus.
Dr. Amneris Luque from the UT Southwestern Medical Center advises Texans to wear a mask, wash hands frequently and effectively, and continue practice social distancing.
With Texans working together, we can mitigate the spread of this virus.
NEW STUDY: $123.6B ECONOMIC IMPACT OF U.S. MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN TEXAS
A new study from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts shows U.S. Military installations in Texas create an economic impact of $123.6 billion and support more than 630,000 jobs in communities across the Lone Star State.
Texas is proud home to 15 military installations and the U.S. Army Futures Command.
Now more than ever, these jobs add critical stability for communities focused on economic recovery following Texas' response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will ensure that military installations in Texas keep adding unmatched value for our nation.
Texas is proud home to 15 military installations and the U.S. Army Futures Command.
Now more than ever, these jobs add critical stability for communities focused on economic recovery following Texas' response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will ensure that military installations in Texas keep adding unmatched value for our nation.
ENDORSING TRUE TEXAS HERO JACK WILSON FOR HOOD COUNTY COMMISSIONER
I am proud to endorse Jack wilson for Hood County Commissioner Precinct 3.
Jack is the recipient of the Governor's Medal of Courage for his heroic actions that saved countless lives during the shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ in December. Texas needs heroes like Jack Wilson in office.
I look forward to working with him to build an even brighter future for the Lone Star State.
Jack is the recipient of the Governor's Medal of Courage for his heroic actions that saved countless lives during the shooting at West Freeway Church of Christ in December. Texas needs heroes like Jack Wilson in office.
I look forward to working with him to build an even brighter future for the Lone Star State.
EARLY VOTING FOR THE PRIMARY RUNOFF ELECTION STARTS MONDAY, JUNE 29TH
Early Voting for the Primary Runoff Election starts next Monday, June 29th and runs through July 10th.
Be sure to get out and vote so we can Keep Texas Red in November. A list of candidates I've endorsed can be found HERE.
Early Voting for the Primary Runoff Election starts next Monday, June 29th and runs through July 10th.
Be sure to get out and vote so we can Keep Texas Red in November. A list of candidates I've endorsed can be found HERE.
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