Austin

So far, 48% of U.S. households and 41.1% of Texas households have responded, data shows.

As Texas is facing its highest rate of unemployment claims in recent history, a total of $50 million in loan funds is now available for small businesses across the state to provide economic relief.

For the second week in a row, more than 6 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits, according to federal data.

More than half of the state’s 254 counties have reported at least one case.

A handful of towns and special districts still plan to go ahead with their May 2 votes, arranging polling places despite calls from the president on down directing people to stay at home to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

In a survey of emergency service districts across the state, two-thirds of respondents said they were concerned about a shortage of equipment such as masks, goggles and gloves.

Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or other emotional challenges in light of the COVID-19 pandemic will now be able to utilize a 24-hour mental health support line.

Gov. Greg Abbott updated Texans and issued an executive order regarding the state’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis during a March 31 afternoon press conference.