On March 19, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order ordering that all schools shall temporarily close. This executive order does NOT apply to child care facilities including a day care center, group day care home, or family home. All child care facilities should continue to follow the guidance from HHSC Child Care Licensing (see COVID-19 Guidance to Child Care Providers), the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

For up-to-date information on COVID-19, visit the CDC and DSHS websites:

• HHSC Coronavirus
• CDC Coronavirus
• DSHS Coronavirus
• DSHS Coronavirus Call Center: 1-877-570-9779 (Hours: 7 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday – Friday)

Texans can dial 2-1-1 (option 6) for information on COVID-19 and local community resources on health care, utilities, food, housing and more. Wait times are currently higher than normal. More COVID-19 information.