News from November 2022


How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending November 12?

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending November 12?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1216 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending November 12.


Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In November 2022

Governor Abbott Renews COVID-19 Disaster Declaration In November 2022

WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on March 13, 2020, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) poses an imminent threat of disaster for all counties in the State of Texas


1144 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending November 12

1144 people in 75-84 age group in Texas are estimated to have died during week ending November 12

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1144 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending November 12.


Texas deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Nov. 12

Texas deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending Nov. 12

Texas's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


CDC estimates 959 people in 65-74 age group in Texas died during week ending November 12

CDC estimates 959 people in 65-74 age group in Texas died during week ending November 12

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 959 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending November 12.


Governor Abbott Renews Border Disaster Declaration In November 2022

WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on May 31, 2021, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the surge of individuals unlawfully crossing the Texas–Mexico border posed an ongoing and imminent threat of disaster for a number of Texas counties and for all state agencies affected by this disaster


Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Texas during week Nov. 12

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Texas during week Nov. 12

Texas' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Nov. 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


CDC predicts 803 people in 45-64 age group in Texas died during week ending November 12

CDC predicts 803 people in 45-64 age group in Texas died during week ending November 12

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 803 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending November 12.


Governor Abbott Appoints Duvak To Texas Industrialized Building Code Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Devin Duvak to the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a term set to expire on February 1, 2023. The Council oversees the state program regulating industrialized housing and buildings.


Texas Again Breaks All-Time Record For Total Jobs

Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas’ continuing strong jobs growth following employment releases from the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showing Texas experienced the fastest annual jobs growth rate in the 12 months through October 2022.


Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Federal Assistance After Severe Storms In North Texas

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved his request for a disaster declaration in Northeast Texas counties impacted by severe weather and tornadoes earlier this month.


Governor Abbott Names Pate Chief Of Staff

Governor Abbott Names Pate Chief Of Staff

Governor Greg Abbott announced Gardner Pate as Chief of Staff, effective today. This announcement follows the departure of the Governor's Chief of Staff of over five years, Luis Saenz.


Week of November 12: 202 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in Texas

Week of November 12: 202 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in Texas

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 202 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending November 12.


Governor Abbott Announces Next In Statewide Small Business Series: Bryan/College Station

Governor Abbott Announces Next In Statewide Small Business Series: Bryan/College Station

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the next in the statewide 2022 Governor’s Small Business Series to be held in-person in Bryan/College Station on Thursday, December 8.


Governor Abbott Statement On Texas Rangers Hosting 2024 MLB All-Star Game

Governor Abbott today congratulated the Texas Rangers on being awarded the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game.


Governor Abbott Appoints Lee, Nava To Texas Early Learning Council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tori Lee and Marisela Nava to the Texas Early Learning Council for terms set to expire at the pleasure of the Governor.


Texas: 41 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending November 5

Texas: 41 people age 25 and younger are estimated to have died during week ending November 5

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 41 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending November 5.


Huffines Liberty Foundation: ‘Florida serves as one example of how the Texas Legislature could reduce property taxes’

Huffines Liberty Foundation: ‘Florida serves as one example of how the Texas Legislature could reduce property taxes’

A recent research paper by Huffines Liberty Foundation analyzed the difference in property tax rates between Texas and comparable states, such as Florida.


Governor Abbott Directs TEA, Superintendents To Prohibit COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates For Students

Governor Abbott Directs TEA, Superintendents To Prohibit COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates For Students

Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Texas school superintendents that the COVID-19 vaccine cannot be mandated as part of school entry requirements.


How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending November 5?

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Texas during week ending November 5?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 1187 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending November 5.