Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $177 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of June in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreGov. Greg Abbott allows bars, offices, factories and gyms to operate at 50% capacity, with eateries permitted to run at 75% capacity starting next week.
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As an increasing number of lawmakers voice opposition to the recently signed $295 million deal to bring contact tracing to Texas, new concerns are being raised about the agreement and the company that was awarded the contract.
Read MoreA three-judge panel of the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appealsย extended its order Thursday blockingย a lower courtโs sweeping ruling that would have allowed all Texas voters to qualify to vote by mail during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Governor called for swift justice in the case of George Floydโs death, and discussed the ways Texas is working with local law enforcement to maintain order and uphold public safety so that peaceful protesters can continue to make their voices heard.ย
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