April

May 1 - Open Texas Continues

April 30, 2020| Legislative News

On April 27, Gov. Abbott outlined his next steps to continue reopening Texas businesses in a series of phases based on data and doctors’ advice.

State Election Officials Face Many Challenges

April 30, 2020| Legislative News

County election officials are navigating how to prepare for the July 14 primary runoff elections and the November general election amidst COVID-19.

Congress Passes $484 Billion Coronavirus Relief Package

April 30, 2020| Legislative News

The United States Congress has passed H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act.

COVID-19 Testing Site Map

April 30, 2020| Legislative News

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) launched an online COVID-19 test collection site map to help Texans better locate testing sites in their communities.

Reopen Texas Is Underway

April 30, 2020| Legislative News

Three days after governors met with President Donald Trump via video conference to discuss economic reopening guidelines, Texas became one of the first states to begin the slow and strategic process of reopening.

Senate Pandemic Working Groups

April 30, 2020| Legislative News

As of April 24, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick named several Senate working groups to discuss the challenges facing Texas as the state responds to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AG Opinions and Requests

April 30, 2020| Legislative News

TAC has highlighted recent Attorney General Opinions and Requests for Opinions of interest to counties.


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