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The early coronavirus vaccine rollout in Texas was beset by data problems that left state officials with immunization information that was outdated and incomplete.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will also give an update on statewide COVID-19 vaccination efforts during a press conference Tuesday at Houston Methodist Hospital.

Gov. Greg Abbott was in Houston on Tuesday to discuss policies impacting healthcare in Texas with medical experts at Houston Methodist Hospital. He also gave an update on statewide COVID-19 vaccination efforts. The governor said Harris County has administered the most COVID-19 vaccines in Texas by far. Houston Methodist has been the state’s biggest provider. Abbott was joined by TDEM Chief Nim Kidd, DSHS Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt, UT...

with additional comments from Dr. Mark Escott and January 16, 2021 at 9:50 a.m. with comment from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. AUSTIN — State lawmakers are receiving the coronavirus vaccine — regardless of whether they are currently eligible under state guidelines — through a back channel facilitated by Austin’s top health authority and a local hospital system, The Dallas Morning News has learned. Dr. Mark Escott, interim medical director for Austin Public Health, confirmed to The News on Thursday that he organized the vaccination effort with Ascension Seton. In the past few weeks, Escot...

Health leaders say vaccine supply will meet demand when more vaccines are given emergency use authorization.