Latest Governor Abbott News

Apr 27, 2020
Governor Abbott Announces More Re-Opening Orders
Governor Greg Abbott has updated his COVID-19 executive orders to start the re-opening of many more Texas businesses. As of May 1, retail stores, restaurants, movie theatres, malls, and museums are allowed to open up to 25% occupancy. The occupancy can expand to 50% on May 18 under phase 2 if there is no surge…

Apr 24, 2020
April 28 SPIN Town Hall Forum to be Held Virtually
In accordance with Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s action that allows telephonic or videoconference meetings of governmental bodies that are accessible to the public and reduce in-person interaction and encourage social distancing, the April 28 SPIN Town Hall Forum will be held virtually. Meeting Agenda To review the meeting agenda, please visit: https://www.cityofsouthlake.com/AgendaCenter. Watch the Meeting…

Mar 31, 2020
Gov. Abbott: Schools Closed until 5/4, Social Distancing until 4/30
During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Governor Greg Abbott issued an updated Executive Order that gave Texans new COVID-19 guidelines. The order says that Texans shall minimize social gatherings and in-person contact until April 30 except when to provide or obtain essential services. It also stated that “Essential services shall consist of everything listed by…