July 9, 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."
HHS LAUNCHES SURGE TESTING SITE IN RIO GRANDE VALLEY
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are providing free COVID-19 testing in Edinburg as part of the federal government's surge testing efforts.
This new site will offer 5,000 tests per day and will be operational now through Tuesday, July 14th from 8AM to 6PM.
Location and registration details can be found HERE.
This new site will offer 5,000 tests per day and will be operational now through Tuesday, July 14th from 8AM to 6PM.
Location and registration details can be found HERE.
ALLOCATING $57 MILLION IN EMERGENCY EDUCATION RELIEF FUNDING FOR TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION
The State of Texas will invest $57 million in federal funds from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to maintain the state's need-based financial aid programs as we respond to COVID-19.
These funds will help Texas students stay on track to earn their degree during these challenging times.
These funds will help Texas students stay on track to earn their degree during these challenging times.
HHSC EXTENDS EMERGENCY SNAP BENEFITS
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide $182 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits in July as the state continues to respond to COVID-19.
This extension helps ensure that Texans can provide nutritious food for their families during these unprecedented times.
Texans in need can apply for or manage their benefits HERE.
This extension helps ensure that Texans can provide nutritious food for their families during these unprecedented times.
Texans in need can apply for or manage their benefits HERE.
REMEMBERING 5 DALLAS POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY
This week we remember the five Dallas police officers who were ambushed and killed on July 7, 2016.
We will never forget their service and sacrifice.
May God bless these heroes and all those who risk their lives to keep us safe.
We will never forget their service and sacrifice.
May God bless these heroes and all those who risk their lives to keep us safe.
TEXANS HELPING TEXANS: SERVE OUR HEROES
Four Dallas teens founded Serve Our Heroes, a non-profit that delivers meals to Veterans Affairs hospital workers on the frontlines of COVID-19.
Serve Our Heroes has raised $100,000 in donations and coordinated nearly 11,000 meals in the Lone Star State.
Serve Our Heroes has raised $100,000 in donations and coordinated nearly 11,000 meals in the Lone Star State.
EARLY VOTING ENDS TOMORROW
Early Voting for the Primary Runoff Elections ends tomorrow, July 10th.
Be sure to bring your Photo ID, wear a mask, and maintain a safe distance of at least 6 feet from others at the polls.
Find your polling location HERE.
Be sure to bring your Photo ID, wear a mask, and maintain a safe distance of at least 6 feet from others at the polls.
Find your polling location HERE.
ELECTION DAY FOR THE PRIMARY RUNOFF IS NEXT TUESDAY, JULY 14TH
Election Day for the Primary Runoff Election is this upcoming Tuesday, July 14th.
We need your help to elect strong conservative candidates to ensure we Keep Texas Red in November.
Find a list of candidates I've endorsed HERE.
We need your help to elect strong conservative candidates to ensure we Keep Texas Red in November.
Find a list of candidates I've endorsed HERE.
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