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July 30, 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."
EXTENDING EARLY VOTING FOR THE NOVEMBER 3RD ELECTION
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This week, I extended the Early Voting period for the November 3rd Election to give Texans greater flexibility to cast their ballots while protecting themselves and others from COVID-19.
In-person early voting will now begin on Tuesday, October 13 and continue through Friday October, 30.
Let's work together to get out the vote and keep Texas red in November. To get involved click HERE
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TEXAS RANKED BEST BUSINESS CLIMATE IN AMERICA
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Business Facilities Magazine named Texas the Best Business Climate in America.
As Texas responds to COVID-19 and revitalizes the economy, we will continue to focus on strategies to attract more employers to our state and create economic opportunity for every Texan.
TWO TEXAS COMPANIES RANK BEST IN AMERICA FOR CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
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USAA and H-E-B ranked first and second in a recent report highlighting U.S. companies with the best customer experience.
Texas continues to be the gold standard for business in America.
REBUILDING SOUTH TEXAS, COASTAL BEND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY HURRICANE HANNA
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On Tuesday, I visited the Coastal Bend
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and the Rio Grande Valley
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to survey storm damage left by Hurricane Hanna. I also met with state legislators and local leaders in both communities, and reaffirmed the Lone Star State's commitment to helping the victims of this storm.
Together we WILL restore and rebuild to ensure a resilient future for these communities.
VISITING RIO GRANDE VALLEY TO ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL COVID-19 RESOURCES AND SURVEY STORM DAMAGE
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In the Rio Grande Valley, additional resources are now in place to help combat COVID-19, including the conversion of the McAllen Convention Center into a temporary healthcare facility to help meet the community's hospital capacity needs.
This temporary facility in McAllen will lessen the strain on the region's hospitals until we can contain the virus and bring hospitalizations back down.
FEMA APPROVES FEDERAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOLLOWING HURRICANE HANNA
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FEMA has granted Texas' request for Public Assistance Category B in response to damage caused by Hurricane Hanna.
The State of Texas will continue to work with our federal and local partners as we respond, recover, and build our communities.
We are rallying behind the Rio Grande Valley, Corpus Christi, and surrounding areas as these communities respond to damage caused by this storm.
TEXAS A&M TASK FORCE 1 SAVES 3 FROM A SINKING VESSEL IN CORPUS CHRISTI
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Texas has heroic emergency responders.
Responding to Hurricane Hanna, Texas Task-Force 1 water rescue squad rescued 3 from a sinking boat in Corpus Christi.
Incredible work by this team to save Texans during the storm.
HOUSTON HOSPITALIZATIONS ARE TRENDING DOWN
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Houston hospitalizations are trending down. It's a start, aided by Texans wearing masks and staying at home when possible.
The State of Texas can remain open for business if Texans continue to follow the minimum standard health protocols laid out by the Texas Departments of Health and Human Services.
SLOWING THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN GALVESTON COUNTY
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Daily case numbers in Galveston County are dropping steadily.
The residents of Galveston are slowing the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks, reducing the size of gatherings, staying home when possible and good distancing practices.
This virus can't spread if you don't give it a chance to transmit.
Let's continue to practice the minimum standard health protocols to keep Texas open for business.
DIP IN COVID-19 CASES SUGGEST MASK REQUIREMENT IS PAYING OFF
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The dip in COVID-19 cases suggests that the statewide mask requirement is paying off.
But the decrease in daily COVID-19 cases shouldn't be cause to relax wearing a mask and other precautions says Lamar University public health expert.
Instead it just shows that these precautions are working and will continue to decrease case numbers if Texans continue to work together to slow the spread of this virus.
EXTENDING AUTOMATIC SNAP RENEWALS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission extended SNAP renewals and waived interview requirements by 6 months to ensure Texans can continue to provide nutritious food for their families.
I thank our federal partners for their continuous support as the state continues to respond to COVID-19.
For more information on SNAP benefits click HERE
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WAIVING GRADE PROMOTION REQUIREMENT FOR 2020-2021 STAAR TESTING
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This week, Texas waived the grade promotion requirement related to STAAR testing for the upcoming 2020-21 school year.
By waiving these promotion requirements, we are providing greater flexibility for students and teachers, while at the same time ensuring that Texas students continue to receive a great education- which we will continue to measure with high quality assessments.
TEXAS MANUFACTURING SECTOR'S RECOVERY CONTINUES IN JULY
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Texas' manufacturing sector continues to soar and has had a significant turnaround over the last two months.
The Lone Star State can create more jobs while also using safe practices to contain the spread of COVID-19.
We can do both: save lives and support livelihoods.
WATCH: BASEBALL IS BACK IN TEXAS
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Last Friday I threw out the virtual first pitch to kick off the Texas Rangers' 2020 season. Baseball is back.
TEXAS SHOULD CONTINUE TO FOLLOW BEST PRACTICES TO MITIGATE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
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As Texas combats COVID-19, it's imperative that we continue to work together to slow the spread of this virus.
This includes:
- Washing your hands frequently and often
- Practicing social distancing
- Staying home when you can
- Wearing a mask
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