He also said that schools would remain closed until at least May 4 as the state increases its efforts to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
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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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Harris County’s misdemeanor judges won’t follow Abbott’s order limiting jail releases during coronavirus
The judges are under a federal court order to release low-level defendants without collecting bail payment after the county’s cash bail practices were found unconstitutional. The governor’s Sunday order does not allow those accused of low-level crimes to leave jail without access to cash if they have a past violent conviction.
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/31: State reports 3,266 cases and 41 deaths; Paxton gets temporary victory on abortion ban
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Watch Gov. Greg Abbott give the latest on Texas’ efforts to combat coronavirus
State health and education officials will join Abbott at 2 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday for an update on efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
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Someone says they have 2 million N95 masks for sale. The asking price is six times the usual cost.
As health care professionals beg for supplies to protect themselves from COVID-19 infection, a Texas company found a seller with at least 2 million masks and quietly offered them for sale at $6 each. Before the pandemic, they cost around $1.
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Coronavirus in Texas 3/30: Cases emerge at second state-run home for disabled
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Texas shale producers ask state to cut oil output as demand plummets during coronavirus pandemic
Two Texas oil companies with big business in the Permian Basin wrote to state regulators requesting an emergency meeting to consider reducing oil production as demand around the world has collapsed due to the new coronavirus.
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Older inmates sue Texas prison system over coronavirus policies and practices
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s measures to combat the new coronavirus are insufficient at a geriatric prison, the complaint said.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Texas’ ban on abortions during coronavirus pandemic
The court granted abortion providers’ motion to temporarily block the state from enforcing the order, which was set to expire April 21, as it relates to abortions.
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Analysis: A Texas governor caught betwixt and between Texas attitudes
Gov. Greg Abbott has been slow to impose statewide stay-at-home orders, a reluctance mirrored in many of the state’s cities and counties. But more are issuing advisories as the new coronavirus pandemic spreads in Texas.