Gov. Greg Abbott has postponed the May 26 primary runoff elections until July 14 because of the coronavirus threat.
The governor's office announced the delay in a statement Friday afternoon, citing "the state's ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19," the illness caused by the new coronavirus.
State health officials have identified about 200 COVID-19 cases in Texas, with five patients dying of the disease.
Early voting for the runoffs will begin July 6.
