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March 21, 2020

Throughout the duration of the Coronavirus situation, my office will be providing two newsletters: one for immediate information regarding COVID-19, and one for other state information including agency closures, etc. This email will pertain to general state information. As this situation continues to develop, we will do our best to get all relevant information out through newsletters, as well as through posts on my Facebook page.

Due to the COVID-19 virus, both the Capitol Office and the District offices will remain closed. However, my staff will be teleworking and will be available via email. Please continue to follow safe social distancing and hygiene practices during this time, and know that we are available if needed. Be aware that all agencies are prioritizing COVID-19 virus related constituent casework before other matters.

The Texas House of Representatives is consolidating COVID-19 related information. To access the COVID-19 information, visit house.texas.gov/coronavirus.


Sincerely,
Office Closure Notice
Both the Capitol office and District office will remain closed in line with Governor Abbot's executive orders. Our offices will remain functioning, with staff working remotely. Please utilize email communication with our office during this time, via the email contact information at the bottom of this newsletter.
Updates from Austin
TEA: Meal Finder Map
Texas parents can now visit the  TXSchools.gov MealFinder Map  to find locations near them where local school systems are offering free school meals—both breakfast and lunch—for pick-up while school buildings are closed because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Launched by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), in partnership with the Office of the Governor and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), the  TXSchools.gov MealFinder Map  is designed to help parents and students easily find school meals during the unprecedented disruption to schools caused by COVID-19.

Once parents go to the site, they click “Meal Pick-Up Locations” to bring up a map of locations. Parents can type their address, and the map will zoom into meal pick-up locations that are up and running near them.

School systems around the state have responded to coronavirus with an outpouring of compassion and operational excellence. In less than 8 days since the first school closures were announced, more than 1,000 schools have launched Meal Pick-Up Locations. That number is expected to rise daily, so parents should check back on  TXSchools.gov  next week and the week after as more and more meal locations are launched.  

In terms of terms of eligibility, TDA has provided extensive guidance to help school systems, based on federal rules. In locations where more than 50 percent of students are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch, free meals can be made available for every child who visits the meal site. In places below that threshold, closed enrolled sites can be established to target individually eligible students.

With Governor Greg Abbott’s issuance of an  Executive Order  on Thursday to temporarily close schools statewide through April 3, Texas is taking the lead to ensure that our students will continue to have uninterrupted access to meals, no matter how long school campuses are closed. We all remain committed first and foremost to the health and safety of our students, families, and communities.

Visit  TXSchools.gov  to find more than 1,000 sites for free school meals  
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
 Coronavirus Guidance
Coronavirus Information

TABC's No. 1 priority is the health and safety of Texans. We encourage all industry members to follow the guidelines of the and local public health officials in the days and weeks to come as the nation fights the coronavirus pandemic.

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www.tabc.state.tx.us
Texas State Parks, TPWD Facilities Limit Operations
Texas State Parks, TPWD Facilities Limit Operations

Texas State Parks to Close Public-Serving Facilities and Programs Starting at 12 p.m. March 19; Law Enforcement, Boat Registration Offices Close to Public Visitation AUSTIN- After careful evaluation of the ongoing public health situation, Texas...

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tpwd.texas.gov
O.I.G. Extends Deadlines for Health Care Providers
COVID-19

OIG extends deadlines for health care providers The Office of Inspector General (OIG) understands that during the COVID-19 pandemic providers might experience increased demand, staffing shortages and other unforeseen difficulties. The rapidly...

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oig.hhsc.texas.gov
TxDOT Taking Covid-19 Action To Keep Employees And Public Safe
Txdot Taking Covid-19 Action To Keep Employees And...

TxDOT is acting to help reduce the risk of COVID-19. On Friday and over the weekend the department took several steps to protect the public and TxDOT employees. At the same time, TxDOT remains committed to delivering services to its customers all ...

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www.txdot.gov
Harris County COVID-19
Contact Information
Contact Information
State Representative
Dan Huberty

Casey Christman
Chief of Staff

Jack Reed
Legislative Director
Capitol Physical Address:
1100 Congress Avenue E2.408 Austin, TX 78701

Capitol Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2910 
Austin, TX 78768 

Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0520

Capitol Fax:
(512) 463-1606
District Address: 
4501 Magnolia Cove
 Suite 201
Kingwood, TX 77345

District Phone:
(281) 360-9410
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