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The Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism staff are continuing to work hard on behalf of Texas communities, businesses, and residents. Our team is practicing social distancing and will be working remotely for a short period, but know that we are able to provide continuous customer service through email and phone.
We will also continue to update our website with the latest information regarding COVID-19 resources.
- What to do if you’re Sick, Testing Information, Symptoms, and Prevention Tips
Or dial 2‑1‑1, then choose Option 6
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., 7 days per week - To Offer Supplies or Volunteer Medical Services
- Small Business Assistance
- Resources for Employers
- Resources for Job Seekers
- MealFinder Map for Texas Students
- For Information on Schools, contact your local school district or your college district/university system
- Updates from the Texas Education Agency
- News from the Office of the Governor
Other Resources
- Call 2-1-1 for Health, food, housing, and other assistance
- Call 7-1-1 for Relay Service
- To report price gouging, call the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General: 1-800-621-0508
Waivers Issued by the Governor
- Extending Licensing Renewal Period For Nurses
- Expanding Healthcare Facilities
- Allowing Restaurants To Sell Bulk Products To Consumers
- Increasing Occupancy Of Hospital Rooms
- Creating Supply Chain Strike Force
- Expanding Nursing Workforce In Texas
- Postponing May 26 Runoff Primary Election To Mitigate Spread
- Allowing Phone Consultations By Pharmacists
- Allowing Event Permit Refunds For Businesses
- Suspending Residential Eviction Proceedings (Texas Supreme Court)
- Waiving Health Care Fees For Incarcerated Texans
- Temporarily Closing DPS Driver License Offices
- Allowing Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages With Food
- Allowing For Postponement Of May 2 Local Elections
- Extending Driver License Renewal Deadlines
- Speeding Payment Of New Unemployment Benefits
- Expanding Patient Access to Telemedicine Care
- Expanding Hospital Capacity
- Vehicle Registration, Titling, And Parking Placard Regulations
- STAAR Testing Requirements
- Ensuring Students Receive Work-Study Funding
- Allowing Trucks From Alcohol Industry To Deliver Grocery Supplies
- Certain State Trucking Regulations
- State Of Disaster