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October 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."
APPOINTING REBECA HUDDLE TO THE TEXAS SUPREME COURT
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On Thursday I appointed Rebeca Huddle to the Texas Supreme Court.
Rebeca is a first generation American and El Paso native with a sharp legal mind who brings an extensive and accomplished record to the court.
I know Rebeca will faithfully defend the Constitution and work hard for the people of Texas.
TEXAS RANKED BEST STATE FOR BUSINESS FOR THE EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE TIME
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Thanks to our talented workforce and welcoming business climate, Texas has been named the #1 state for business by U.S. corporate executives for the 8th consecutive time.
Business executives agree that there's no place like the Lone Star State.
TEA, TDEM ANNOUNCE COVID-19 RAPID TESTING PILOT PROGRAM
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This week, the State of Texas launched the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program for Texas school systems.
Through this program, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will provide schools with rapid tests for students, teachers, and staff who choose to participate to help mitigate the spread of the virus.
Interested public and private schools will be able to apply for this program through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) no later than Wednesday, October 28th.
HHSC TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $20 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR DISASTER CRISIS COUNSELING SERVICES
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The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will receive more than $20 million in additional federal funding for mental health support services for Texans impacted by COVID-19.
I thank our federal partners at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for their continued support and for providing this crucial funding for our state's crisis counseling services.
For additional mental health resources, click HERE
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SURGING ADDITIONAL MEDICAL PERSONNEL, PPE TO SUPPORT HOSPITALS IN 3 REGIONS ACROSS THE STATE
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The State of Texas is surging medical personnel, medical supplies, and additional personal protective equipment (PPE) to El Paso
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, Lubbock
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, and Amarillo
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to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
As these regions see an uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations, the State of Texas will continue to provide support to hospitals to help these communities care for patients and contain the virus.
DALLAS HOMICIDES ARE ON TRACK TO SURPASS LAST YEAR'S RECORD-BREAKING RATE
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Dallas homicides are on track to surpass last year's record- breaking rate, and yet Dallas has continually cut police funding that is needed to deal with violent crimes like this.
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will prevent cities from defunding police, and will protect communities across the state of Texas.
We need to back the blue.
URGING SENATORS TO SWIFTLY CONFIRM AMY CONEY BARRETT TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT
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Judge Amy Coney Barrett is supremely qualified to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
In addition to her distinguished legal career, Judge Barrett is a woman of immense moral character.
I urge all Senators to support her swift confirmation.
EARLY VOTING IS UNDERWAY IN TEXAS
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Early Voting is officially underway in Texas. Now more than ever, we need all hands on deck to defend our House majority and Keep Texas Red.
Be sure to get out and vote early between now and October 30th.
Find your polling location HERE
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