Gov. Abbott Issues Executive Order Providing Clarity, Uniformity In State’s COVID-19 Response

Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order (GA-38) on July 29, 2021, combining several existing COVID-19 executive orders to promote statewide uniformity and certainty in the state's COVID-19 response.

Gov. Abbott Face Covering Requirement Effective 1 Minute After 12-Noon Today; Limits Gatherings, Approves Fines

July 2, 2020 - Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions. The Governor also issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings of over 10 people, and making it mandatory that, with certain exceptions, people cannot be in groups larger than ten and must maintain six feet of social distancing from others.

Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas

April 17, 2020 Austin - Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference where he issued three new Executive Orders to begin the process of reopening the state of Texas while revising hospital capacity and certain social distancing guidelines. Within the orders, select activities and services that pose minimal to no threat of spreading COVID-19 are allowed to reopen using a "Retail-To-Go" model, certain restrictions on surgeries have been loosened, and schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year.

Governor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements

Is Requesting Suspension of Federal Testing Requirements For 2019-2020 School Year

March 16, 2020 Austin - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year. Additionally, Governor Abbott is requesting that the Department of Education (DOE) waive federal testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year.

Governor Abbott Appoints Tenaha Graduate to Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board

March 22, 2019 - Governor Greg Abbott released a a press release naming appoints to the Texas Juvenile Justice Advisory Board which included Tenaha native Cassandra "Cassie" Bering who is a 1984 Tenaha High School graduate.

Greg Abbott Declares October to be Principals Month

October 13, 2016 - As school leaders, principals are entrusted with our most valuable resource - our next generation of leaders. These students are our promise for the future, and it is critical that they receive a rigorous and well-rounded education.

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