“Significant declines in sales tax receipts were evident in all major economic sectors, with the exception of telecommunications services,” Comptroller Glenn Hegar said in a statement.
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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A small Texas school district reopens classrooms for summer school
Coronavirus is a risk for his students, Premont ISD Superintendent Steve VanMatre says, but so is seeing their educations stop cold. He’s trying to safely address both while getting kids back in front of teachers.
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As Texas businesses reopen, a short-lived coronavirus safety net is dismantled
Evictions and debt collections have resumed, child care subsidies will be discontinued and those who are out of work will again have to prove they are searching for a job in order to receive unemployment benefits.
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Analysis: The coronavirus forces face-to-face politics online
Campaigning during a pandemic is a lot like normal, without the people. Just put the word “virtual” in front of the normal activities: fundraising, town hall meetings and even block walking.
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Texas Democrats’ convention begins online-only Monday, while state GOP officials stick to in-person plans in July
Both state parties could be providing a template for their national counterparts.
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Dallas, San Antonio extend curfews through Sunday night
Throughout the weekend, protesters marched in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Fort Worth, clashing with police officers, over the death of George Floyd.
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She worries voting in person could put her grandmother at risk of contracting coronavirus
Sara Sullivan wishes every Texan who wanted a mail-in ballot could get one, especially during the pandemic. Listen to her story in the weekend edition of The Brief podcast.
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San Antonio mayor imposes curfew to curb protesting
After a demonstration against police violence blocked traffic in Austin on Interstate 35, police used tear gas and rubber bullets.
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Coronavirus in Texas: Texas A&M System approves a plan for in-person classes during pandemic
Live updates: Texas reported 1,230 new coronavirus cases Friday. At least 61,006 Texans have tested positive for the virus, and 1,626 have died.
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Three top Texas GOP officials who oppose expanding mail-in voting have each used it
Texas’ top Republican officials call absentee voting a recipe for fraud and are fighting efforts to expand it during the coronavirus pandemic. But the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general have all used the option.