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Governor Abbott waives certain licensing regulations for pharmacists, technicians

"As our state responds to COVID-19, it is important that Texans continue to have access to the services they depend on to meet their daily needs," said Abbott.
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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 24: Charter Communications CEO Thomas Rutledge (R), Texas Governor Greg Abbott (L) and Assistant to the President for Intragovernmental and Technology Initiatives Reed Cordish (C) participate in a news briefing outside the West Wing after an Oval Office announcement with President Trump March 24, 2017 at the White House in Washington, DC. Charter Communications announced that the company is opening a call center in McAllen, Texas, creating 600 jobs. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

AUSTIN, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott announced Saturday he will be waiving certain licensing renewal regulations for Texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician trainees. 

According to state officials, with these waivers, the Governor is "temporarily extending expiration dates for licenses and temporarily suspending continuing education requirements for pharmacists."

"As our state responds to COVID-19, it is important that Texans continue to have access to the services they depend on to meet their daily needs," said Governor Abbott. 

"With these waivers, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can continue to meet the needs of their fellow Texans without potential delays caused by an expired license," added Governor Abbott.

In doing so, Governor Abbott will allow health officials to assist ill patients without having to worry about their upcoming dates of when their licenses expire.

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