Doctors and health experts say it isn’t safe to let students go back to their schools, the governor said at a news conference announcing executive orders intended to slowly reopen the Texas economy.
Coronavirus in Texas
As the coronavirus spread across the state, The Texas Tribune covered the most important health, economic, academic and breaking developments that affected Texans. Our map tracker showed the number of cases, deaths, tests and vaccinations in Texas from 2020-22.
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Federal judge orders Texas prison to provide hand sanitizer, face masks for inmates
The Houston judge issued a temporary order against the Texas Department of Criminal Justice at a geriatric prison after older inmates sued the prison system over its handling of the coronavirus.
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Medical offices are struggling during the pandemic. Texas health officials are proposing a $334 million lifeline.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission sent the request to Gov. Greg Abbott and a panel of state legislators.
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Laredo, a key Texas border crossing, uses strict coronavirus measures as it fears spread to rest of U.S.
With curfews, anti-gathering orders and a requirement to wear masks, Laredo has implemented some of the strictest protective measures in the nation.
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As economic data lags, Texas reports 4.7% jobless rate for March
The figures predate the widespread business closures and layoffs that occurred in the wake of the pandemic. Analysts estimate the actual rate of jobless Texans is greater than 10%, which could be a record high.
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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott discuss plans to reopen economy during coronavirus pandemic
The governor has cautioned it will be a “slow process” guided by public health concerns. Watch Friday’s news conference live at noon Central Time.
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How Texas lawmakers are navigating the personal and professional during coronavirus pandemic
Legislators are fielding calls about unemployment claims and small-business loans as they juggle steering their own businesses and careers through the disaster.
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Analysis: Coronavirus could threaten local property tax limits
The coronavirus disaster could have a side effect in a seemingly unrelated area: New limits on increases in local property taxes can be suspended when disasters strike. And epidemics, under state law, are disasters.
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Texas small-business owners scramble as federal relief fund runs out
Many businesses without accountants, lawyers or other professional help failed to get their applications in for the Paycheck Protection Program funds before the money was depleted.
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Texas requests federal funding to cover coronavirus testing for the uninsured
The federal funds became available in mid-March. Texas has more than 5 million uninsured residents, or about 18% of its population, a higher rate than any other state.