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Governor Greg Abbott Activates Texas National Guard
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On Tuesday, March 17th, Texas Governor Greg Abbott activated the Texas National Guard to be prepared to assist with response efforts for COVID-19.
This measure will ensure that the Texas National Guard can assist in various forms throughout the state when needed.
Healthcare workers and first responders who are members of the Texas National Guard are excluded from this activation so they can continue serving the people of Texas in their respective fields.
In relation to the activation, Governor Abbott said this:
By activating the Texas National Guard, we are ensuring Texas is prepared as we continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. [...] I am grateful to the men and women of the National Guard for their dedication to serving their fellow Texans, and want to assure the public that this is a precautionary measure to make sure the Texas National Guard has the capability to serve at a moment's notice where they are needed most.
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