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COVID-19 PPE is here! Over the past week Texas distributed 1,676,510 face masks 209,856 face shields 2,721,350 gloves 169,231 gowns 7,594 coveralls EVEN BETTER In the past 24 hours Texas received 2.5 million face masks with 3 million more on the way.
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I have waived some regulations to expand health care workforce during the #COVID19 response. This allows Physician Assistants, Medical Physicists, Perfusionists, & Respiratory Care candidates for licensure to more quickly enter the workforce.
Today we announced free childcare for frontline workers during #COVID19 pandemic. Thanks to our nurses, doctors, first responders & all healthcare providers for their tireless work to respond to the #coronavirus . #txlege
Many small businesses need financial assistance to help them continue business operations. This story has 2 important links that provide help. One is for the Economic Injury Disaster Recovery Program. The other is the Paycheck Protection Program.
Tomorrow, Texans must battle more than just the #coronavirus . Severe & dangerous weather will hit large swaths of our state. State resources have been activated to help communities respond to the storm. Stay tuned to the weather & heed local warnings.
This is a solid move --> University of Texas at San Antonio announces prorated refunds to students due to #COVID19 . #coronavirus #txlege
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Today I signed the @ChickfilA law in Texas. And, had a great lunch. No business should be discriminated against simply because its owners donate to a church, the Salvation Army, or other religious organization. Texas protects religious liberty.
A candid moment with @realDonaldTrump as he departs the @WEF Conference in Davos.
FYI the matter of 7 year old James Younger is being looked into by the Texas Attorney General’s Office and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. #JamesYounger
God didn’t cause the accident that left me paralyzed, but He did help me persevere over that enormous challenge. I’m a testament that the glory of God is revealed by a young man’s back being broken in half and still rising up to be Governor of Texas. With God all is possible.
Today I issued an Executive Order preventing th @release of dangerous criminals from prisons & jails. We want to prevent the spread of #COVID19 among prison staff & inmates. But, releasing dangerous criminals in the streets is not the solution. #txlege #coronavirus
I just deployed 1,000 National Guard Troops to the border. This is needed because more than 45,000 people were apprehended crossing our border illegally in the last 3 weeks. They come from 52 different countries. Congress must do its job and fund border security.
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