September 17, 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."
EXPANDING CAPACITY FOR BUSINESS AND SERVICES IN TEXAS AND ISSUING GUIDANCE ON NURSING HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Today I announced that Texas is expanding occupancy levels for select businesses and services and re-authorizing elective surgeries for a majority of the state.
Effective immediately, 19 of 22 hospital regions in Texas can resume elective surgeries while maintaining the threshold of beds for COVID-19 patients.
On September 21st, these same regions may increase occupancy levels to 75% for restaurants, retail stores, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, gyms, exercise facilities and classes, museums and libraries.
And effective September 24th, eligible nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and long-term care facilities will be able to designate up to two essential family caregivers for visitation to ensure their loved one's needs are being met.
Texans must continue to follow safe practices by wearing a mask, social distancing, and practicing proper sanitation strategies.
By maintaining these standards that are proved to mitigate COVID-19, we can continue to slow the spread while opening the Texas economy.
For more information on guidance and protocols, click HERE.
Effective immediately, 19 of 22 hospital regions in Texas can resume elective surgeries while maintaining the threshold of beds for COVID-19 patients.
On September 21st, these same regions may increase occupancy levels to 75% for restaurants, retail stores, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, gyms, exercise facilities and classes, museums and libraries.
And effective September 24th, eligible nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and long-term care facilities will be able to designate up to two essential family caregivers for visitation to ensure their loved one's needs are being met.
Texans must continue to follow safe practices by wearing a mask, social distancing, and practicing proper sanitation strategies.
By maintaining these standards that are proved to mitigate COVID-19, we can continue to slow the spread while opening the Texas economy.
For more information on guidance and protocols, click HERE.
NEW PSA: ENCOURAGING TEXANS TO GET THEIR FLU SHOT
Flu season is already here, and I am encouraging every Texan to get a flu shot this year.
Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever to protect yourself and the people around you from the flu, and it will help keep hospitalization down as the state continues to respond to COVID-19.
Flu season is already here, and I am encouraging every Texan to get a flu shot this year.
Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever to protect yourself and the people around you from the flu, and it will help keep hospitalization down as the state continues to respond to COVID-19.
HHSC ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF AUTOMATIC SNAP BENEFITS FOR COUNTIES IMPACTED BY HURRICANE LAURA
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to provide automatic Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit replacements for food lost or destroyed due to Hurricane Laura in eight impacted counties.
This will help our communities focus on rebuilding and recovering from this storm, while helping ensure that families can continue to provide healthy food for their families.
For more information, click HERE.
This will help our communities focus on rebuilding and recovering from this storm, while helping ensure that families can continue to provide healthy food for their families.
For more information, click HERE.
WELCOMING WESCO AIRCRAFT HARDWARE CORP. HEADQUARTERS RELOCATION TO TEXAS
I am excited to welcome Wesco Aircraft Hardware Corp. (Incora) to the Lone Star State.
Their new headquarters in Fort Worth will generate more than $6 million in capital investment and add up to 239 jobs.
Texas has cultivated a strong economic climate with our unrivaled workforce and low taxes which will allow more companies like Wesco to thrive in our state.
Their new headquarters in Fort Worth will generate more than $6 million in capital investment and add up to 239 jobs.
Texas has cultivated a strong economic climate with our unrivaled workforce and low taxes which will allow more companies like Wesco to thrive in our state.
WELCOME TO TEXAS, ARIAT INTERNATIONAL INC.
Texas has a long and storied tradition of ranching, farming, and equestrian sports, and we are proud to build on that legacy by welcoming Ariat International Inc. to Fort Worth.
The Texas model of reasonable regulations and workforce investment continues to attract exceptional companies like Ariat that will ensure the Lone Star State remains a global economic powerhouse.
The Texas model of reasonable regulations and workforce investment continues to attract exceptional companies like Ariat that will ensure the Lone Star State remains a global economic powerhouse.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY RESCUES 500TH CHILD SINCE 2009
Thank you to our outstanding and devoted Texas Department of Public Safety officers who rescued their 500th at-risk child since 2009 this week.
These brave officers are trained to identify and rescue children who are missing, exploited, or endangered.
We appreciate all that you do for communities across the state.
These brave officers are trained to identify and rescue children who are missing, exploited, or endangered.
We appreciate all that you do for communities across the state.
COVID-19 STATEWIDE TESTING LOCATOR
There are over 1,800 COVID-19 testing locations across the state of Texas.
To find a testing site in your area, visit TDEM's locator here and follow the directions to register.
To find a testing site in your area, visit TDEM's locator here and follow the directions to register.
46 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY
There are just 46 days until Election Day, and we need your help.
Our team is working overtime to identify and mobilize voters to Keep Texas Red in November.
Take action and join our team today by clicking HERE.
Our team is working overtime to identify and mobilize voters to Keep Texas Red in November.
Take action and join our team today by clicking HERE.
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