Gov. Abbott Issues Executive Order No. GA-27

Governor Abbott has issued a proclamation suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Nueces, and Webb counties. This proclamation amends the Governor’s previous Executive Order to include these four counties in addition to Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties.

• All hospitals in these counties must postpone surgeries and procedures that are not immediately, medically necessary to correct a serious medical condition or to preserve the life of a patient who without immediate performance of the surgery or procedure would be at risk for serious adverse medical consequences or death, as determined by the patient’s physician.

• Executive Order No. GA-27 relating to the need for increased hospital capacity during the COVID-1 9 disaster.

• A proclamation amending Executive Order GA-27 relating to increased hospital capacity inTexas during the disaster posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Please continue to practice safe distancing measures, wear a mask in public places, and wash your hands frequently to protect yourself and our communities.