April 13, 2020 Gov. Abbott: America needs Texas to 'get back to business' in a safe manner Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that a key aspect of eventually reopening the state economy is learning how 'essential' businesses are dealing with the threat of coronavirus contagion.
April 13, 2020 Texas Gov. Abbott says he plans to announce 'safe and healthy strategies' to reopen state economy Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday again foreshadowed a potential executive order later this week to begin the process of reopening the state's economy, as President Trump publicly advocates for the U.S. to get back to business as quickly as possible amid the coronavirus pandemic.
April 10, 2020 Texas gov Abbott eyes reopening state businesses as he preps executive order laying out guidelines Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday he plans to sign an executive order next week outlining guidelines for how businesses in the state can start to reopen after being shut down over coronavirus.
April 7, 2020 Appeals court allows Texas to ban most abortions during coronavirus pandemic A federal appeals court ruled 2-1 on Tuesday to allow Texas to block most abortion services during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 4, 2020 Texas Gov. Abbott highlights need for more testing on people who show signs of immunity to COVID-19 Texas Governor Greg Abbott praised his residents for their cooperation in fighting COVID-19, and argued that the U.S. needed to perform more testing to determine who has immunity to the virus.
April 2, 2020 Texas AG claims Planned Parenthood requesting special treatment during coronavirus pandemic Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has claimed that Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider, is attempting to obtain "special" protections for their own medical services so that they can make money during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 2, 2020 Who is Greg Abbott? Here are 4 facts about Texas' governor Here's what to know about Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
March 31, 2020 Appeals court reinstates Texas abortion restrictions imposed due to coronavirus pandemic A federal appeals court Tuesday stayed a Texas federal judge's ruling that blocked Gov. Gregg Abbott's order closing abortion clinics due to the coronavirus pandemic.
March 30, 2020 Texas governor mandates 14-day coronavirus quarantine for travelers from 7 more states, cities Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered travelers from seven cities and states to be quarantined for 14 days upon entering his state.
March 29, 2020 Texas Gov. Abbott expands mandatory coronavirus quarantines to include travelers from Louisiana, other hard-hit areas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott updated an executive order Sunday aimed at reducing the amount of travel into his state from Louisiana and other areas hit hard by the coronavirus.
