He says he’ll outline his plans this week, but it won’t be a “rush-the-gates, everybody-is-able-to-suddenly-reopen-all-at-once” situation.
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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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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott discuss new plan to help small businesses harmed by coronavirus-related closures
As much of the Texas economy remains at a standstill to minimize the spread of the new coronavirus, Abbott will lay out a new program aimed at helping small businesses. Watch it live at 11:30 a.m. Central Time.
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Analysis: Is voting in person during a pandemic the best we can do?
Texas lawmakers are historically resistant to changing voting practices — and the current coronavirus-inspired push for voting by mail is no exception. But this isn’t just about voting anymore.
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Coronavirus in Texas 4/12: More than 13,400 Texans infected, 271 deaths
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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Texas Supreme Court stays lower court ruling, temporarily reviving Gov. Abbott’s order restricting jail release
On Friday, a state district judge blocked enforcement of Abbott’s order, which prohibits jail release for some inmates without paying bail during the coronavirus pandemic. She cited unconstitutional provisions and executive overreach as reasons for her order.
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Texas prisons won’t accept new county jail inmates as coronavirus spreads in lockups
The Texas Department of Justice sent a letter to county sheriffs announcing the new policy Saturday.
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Coronavirus in Texas 4/11: Abortion providers take legal fight to Supreme Court
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Texas doctors are using plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to treat others. They’re not yet sure if it will work.
The method has been used to treat the sick in past epidemics, and it’s generally considered low risk. Doctors around the nation have started using it on the sickest COVID-19 patients.
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Limited seating and pajama bottoms: How Texas churches are preparing for a socially distant Easter
Gov. Greg Abbott has given his blessing for churches to hold services during the pandemic. Some are gathering their flocks for Easter. Others are sticking with livestreamed services.
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Court blocks Gov. Abbott’s order limiting jail release during pandemic after judges challenged its constitutionality
The governor’s order prohibited judges from releasing some inmates without paying bail. The lawsuit filed Wednesday argued it violated the constitutional separation of powers and discriminated against poor defendants.