Texas Gov.: Restaurants, retailers can expand capacity but bars must stay closed
Restaurants, retail stores and gyms in most of Texas can expand their reopening to 75 percent capacity on Monday, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday.
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Speaker Bonnen: The solution to the COVID-19 school opening conundrum is to allow local districts to decide
The state will stay out of the way of local decision-makers.
Judge Hidalgo's Damaging Efforts & Austin City Council's Misguided Decision
Speaker Bonnen on KSEV radio with The Amigos. Listen to his thoughts about Harris Co Judge Hidalgo and the Austin City Council.
Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, Speaker Bonnen, Chairman Taylor, Chairman Huberty Release Statement On School Re-Openings
As misinformation spreads regarding school reopenings, Texas’ top leaders provide clarity in the press release below:
Governor Abbott Waives Grade Promotion Requirements For 2020-2021 STAAR Testing
How will STAAR testing be affected by coronavirus and the impact it has had on our public education system? Today Governor Abbott released an announcement regarding this important issue.
Message for Texas parents/teachers/students
What's Speaker Bonnen's message for parents/teachers/students as TX prepares for school to start in a few weeks?
Pandemic Takes an Uncertain Toll on The Texas Economy
Speaker Bonnen discusses the toll of coronavirus on the state budget...and his thoughts on the legalization of marijuana as a revenue source.
Texas Democrats campaign aggressively online during the pandemic. Is it enough to flip the state?
Speaker Bonnen shares his thoughts on how Republican candidates must use modern and effective means to engage with Texas voters during this time when traditional campaign interactions are limited.
Bonnen Recording: State Budget Shortfall and Educating Texas Children
Speaker Dennis Bonnen discussed the implications of the state's budget shortfall. Bonnen also shared his strong belief that it is our obligation to educate Texas children.
TEA releases new guidance for Texas schools on online-only classes, start of year
“The state is going to use the strength and size of Texas to get better pricing and availability, to get the technology to our local districts.” —Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen
They Snuck Off on Spring Break in the Middle of the Pandemic. Then the Internet Sleuths Found Them.
The students at the center of the #Cabo211 scandal give an exclusive account of what went down.
Gov. Abbott announces emergency relief funding for state higher education
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will invest $57 million in federal funds to maintain the state’s need-based financial aid programs and keep more students enrolled at their colleges and universities.
Experts Worry Latest Covid-19 Surge Will Shift From Healthier to At-Risk People
Most now testing positive for coronavirus are young, but health authorities warn of likely spread to more-vulnerable populations
Greg Abbott issues statewide mask order for Texas counties with 20 or more COVID-19 cases
"Wearing a face covering in public is proven to be one of the most effective ways we have to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Abbott, who earlier had resisted issuing statewide mask order.
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Speaks On Masks
Fourth of July weekend is coming and the experts are saying we should make sure that we're wearing masks no matter where we go.
Texas House Speaker Bonnen: 'It’s Time To Stand Up To The Mask Naysayers'
Dennis Bonnen, a conservative Republican and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, is urging “so-called patriots” to wear facial coverings to prevent transmission of the highly contagious novel coronavirus and its disease COVID-19.
Texas House Speaker Says Not Wearing a Mask is Keeping Businesses Closed
The debate on if the government should be allowed to implement mask requirements rages on in Texas as the state halts its reopening due to a massive spike in confirmed cases and hospitalizations.
Speaker Bonnen Answers Top Texas COVID-19 Questions
Did Texas reopen too early? Is Gov. Abbott making a mistake by not requiring mandatory face masks? Will this "massive outbreak" of #COVID-19 delay school starting?
WATCH: VP Mike Pence visits Dallas for church rally, COVID-19 briefing
What a tremendous honor to greet Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary Ben Carson, and Dr. Deborah Birx in Dallas and welcome them to the great State of Texas this morning.
Inside Texas Politics: Speaker Bonnen says, 'not wearing a mask is keeping businesses from being fully open'
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen said Texans need to get back to the basics in preventing the coronavirus – social distancing, wearing face masks and washing hands.
San Antonio Sees Largest Single-Day Increase Of Ventilator Patients; 117 Total
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff thanked the governor for "stepping up and making hard decisions." He also thanked Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen for condemning people who choose not to wear masks in public.
The challenges of the coronavirus continue
The Fredericksburg Standard gets it! Take a look at these "must-dos" to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
How a spring break trip to Mexico triggered a coronavirus outbreak among 60 Texas college students
A report shows how easily the coronavirus is spread — and how it can be contained.
Speaker Bonnen says it is time to stand up to mask naysayers
Texas Speaker Dennis Bonnen joins FOX 7 Austin to discuss the latest COVID-19 spike and the importance of wearing masks.
Gov. Abbott warns of record-breaking 5,000 new COVID-19 infections for Texas
Texas added yet another record number of new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, as Gov. Greg Abbott urged people to wear masks and stay indoors whenever possible.
House Speaker Continues to Rail Against Those Who Won't Wear Masks
KRLD's John Liddle speaks with Texas Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen about his harsh words for those who refuse to wear face coverings under the argument of
Speaker Bonnen “infuriated” with those who refuse to wear masks, says the expression of freedom could “kill” thriving economy
“It’s time to stand up to the mask naysayers who speak loudly but act irresponsibly as they destroy the liberty and freedom we ALL deserve" —Speaker Bonnen
Gov. Abbott warns COVID-19 is ‘spreading at an unacceptable rate’ in Texas
During his Monday news conference on the state's response to the pandemic, Gov. Abbott used COVID-19 hospitalizations, positive test rate and new cases to highlight how Texas is trending in t…
Speaker Bonnen Statement Regarding Statewide Uptick in COVID-19 Cases, Importance of Wearing a Mask
“It’s time to stand up to the mask naysayers who speak loudly but act irresponsibly as they destroy the liberty and freedom we ALL deserve.” —Speaker Dennis Bonnen
COVID-19 Status in Texas
Speaker Bonnen discussing the COVID-19 Status in Texas.
Speaker Dennis Bonnen Recording on KOKE FM
Speaker Bonnen gets candid about mask-wearing with Bob on KOKE FM
A Texas Vision: Life During & After COVID-19 - An Interview with Gary P. Nunn
Speaker Bonnen spends time with Gary P. Nunn today to talk about his idea for a Texas Maskuerade Party as well as COVID-19 in Texas.
Speaker Dennis Bonnen: Reopening economy, voluntarily wearing of masks in public are linked
The Republican who leads the Texas House says some of the same people clamoring to reopen the economy are the ones who refuse to wear masks in public.
TX House Speaker Bonnen Discusses Coronavirus
Jack Fink talks to Texas Speaker Of The House Dennis Bonnen about the coronavirus impact in Texas.
Too early to say how Lamar State College Port Arthur budget cut will impact campus
Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick and House Speaker Bonnen on May 20 issued a directive to state agencies and institutions of higher learning to present a plan budgets by 5%.
Coronavirus in Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott and counties square off over relief money
As Central Texas communities aim to rebuild their economies with the pandemic lockdown easing, a behind-the-scenes money grab is playing out as cities, counties and the state vie for federal coronavirus relief money.
Speaker Bonnen Phone Recording with Talk El Paso
In a phone interview with Talk El Paso, Speaker Bonnen discussed the latest reopenings and how there are restrictions still in place for El Paso and other areas in Texas.
They wore the uniform. You can certainly wear a mask.
As we honor our nation’s fallen heroes on this Memorial Day I hope that all of us will embrace their willingness to make a similar sacrifice, even if ours is proportionately tiny.
CORONAVIRUS IN TEXAS: Outbreak’s economic pain could linger for years, experts say
Even as there are signs that the Texas economy is beginning to reawaken, economists say it could take years for the state to fully recover from the economic gut punch delivered by the coronavirus outbreak.
For some, forgoing masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic has become a political statement
Mask arguments among Texans are occurring everywhere from retail stores to the highest levels of government.
Gov. Abbott to large Texas counties: Share your CARES funding with small cities
The state of Texas and its 12 largest counties are in a tug-of-war over who is responsible for handing out federal coronavirus relief funding for some small cities.
Texas leaders order state agencies, universities to slash budgets by five percent
State agencies in Texas were ordered to cut their budgets by 5 percent as state revenues take a hit. That order does not include all agencies like emergency management, health, DPS and the state workforce commission.
Mail-In Ballots in Texas?
In a radio interview this morning, the host asked me about the recent ruling by a federal judge to allow mail-in ballots across the board in the upcoming election.
KLBJ News Radio Dennis Bonnen Recording: Personal Responsibility
Had a great conversation with Todd & Don on Austin's KLBJ AM 590 this morning, delving into the role of medical experts on Governor Abbott's Strikeforce to Reopen Texas.
Dennis Bonnen Recording KOKE FM: Reopening Texas
Speaker Bonnen discusses the latest opening and updated guidelines, facial etiquette and more today with KOKE FM.
Dennis Bonnen Recording - Easing Restrictions on Texas Businesses
Governor Greg Abbott is expected to announce that he's easing even more restrictions on Texas businesses. Speaker, Dennis Bonnen, says the state has achieved the needed criteria to continue their reopening.
Bonnen Puts Mask-Wearing In Context
As small businesses across the state work overtime to restart their business, Speaker Dennis Bonnen has called upon big box stores to set the standard (as HEB has) on customer safety.
COVID-19 Ripple Effect
COVID-19 has a ripple effect on many other aspects in the lives of Texans.
COVID-19 Reopening Texas
COVID-19 AS TEXAS REOPENS: Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen joined the legendary Bob Cole with KOKE FM Austin to discuss Governor Greg Abbott’s plan to gradually and cautiously reopen Texas businesses.
Reopening Texas: House Speaker Dennis Bonnen Recording
Under Phase One of Gov. Greg Abbott's "Open Texas" plan, retail stores, restaurants, malls, movie theaters and other businesses across the state are resuming operations at limited capacity.
Reopening the Capitol? Not so fast. Here’s what Speaker Bonnen says needs to come first
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Governor's Strike Force to Reopen Texas on KURV AM 710 in McAllen
Speaker Dennis Bonnen recently caught up with Sergio Sanchez of KURV AM 710 in McAllen, discussing the work of the Governor's Strike Force to Reopen Texas and t
Investigate the actions of the Chinese government
I join former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in calling on Congress to investigate the actions of the Chinese government as they relate to the coronavirus crisis. I call on you to do the same by signing her petition.
Dennis Bonnen Joins KOKE-FM's Bob Cole To Provide Update On COVID-19 Recovery
Speaker Dennis Bonnen took to the airwaves this morning to provide an update on the state's response and recovery efforts in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen; Coronavirus Update
With Gov. Greg Abbott expected to issue his updated executive order for reopening the state next Monday, Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton) joined the KRLD Morning News Thursday to talk at length about the new rules and regulations that could be coming next week.
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Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas
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’s Strike Force to Open Texas
Under the direction of Governor Abbott, with the advice of the Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, and Texas Comptroller: The Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas will safely and strategically restart and revitalize all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment, a
Reopening Texas Businesses in the Wake of COVID-19
Under the direction of Governor Abbott, with the advice of the Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, and Texas Comptroller: The Governor’s Strike Force to Open Texas will safely and strategically restart and revitalize all aspects of the Lone Star State—work, school, entertainment, a
A Texas Vision: Life During & After COVID-19 - DSHS
An Interview with Kirk Cole, Senior Advisor to Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner, and Dr. Jennifer Shuford, Infectious Disease Medical Officer at DSHS.
Speaker Bonnen Recording on KOKE FM April 14th, 2020
On Tuesday, April 14th, Speaker Bonnen joined legendary radio host, Bob Cole, on Austin's KOKE FM
A Texas Vision: Life During & After COVID-19 - Gathering Apart
Speaker Dennis Bonnen meets with church leaders to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on their congregations and how we can be encouraged during this time.
A Texas Vision: Life During & After COVID-19 - An Interview with Ed Serna, TWC Executive Director
Speaker Dennis Bonnen meets with Texas Workforce Commission Executive Director, Ed Serna. They discussed the monumental perspective of unemployment claims for Texas. TWC has processed 72 Weeks worth of Unemployment Claims in 25 Days.
A Texas Vision: Life During & After COVID-19 - An Interview With NFIB
Speaker Dennis Bonnen meets with NFIB’s Senior VP of Federal Govt Relations Kevin Kuhlman to discuss the SBA loans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Announces Temporary Closure Of State Parks And Historic Sites
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the Texas Historical Commission (THC) to close all state parks and historic sites as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen social distancing practices and prevent gatherings of large groups of people.
Stay At Home
Sir Winston Churchill said it best, “It’s not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what’s required.”
Resources to Weather the COVID-19 Public Health Storm
Many of us are grappling with how to handle the new normal we're facing with the arrival of the COVID-19, or Coronavirus, pandemic in our state and home communities.
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