On Texas Independence Day, at a press conference in Lubbock, Governor Abbott announced the lifting of his statewide mask mandate beginning March 10, 2021. The Governor said, “It is now time to open Texas 100%.”
Abbott reminded Texans to not abandon the safe practices that have kept them and others safe and emphasized the need for citizens to consider their own personal safety and the safety of others. Abbott said the announcement does not abandon best practices, but reminds Texans of the individual role they play.
Governor Abbott said this executive order ensures “that all businesses and families in Texas have the freedom to determine their own destiny.” As such, businesses may still require employees or customers to follow additional hygiene measures, including the wearing of a face covering. No jurisdiction will have the ability to impose a penalty of any kind, but businesses can call upon law enforcement to enforce trespassing laws and remove violators at the request of a business establishment or other property owner.
Acknowledging that there would be local government objections to this roll-back, Abbott stated if hospital capacity exceeds 15 percent for seven consecutive days in any of the state’s 22 hospital regions, county judges will have the ability to request reduced capacity and use COVID-19-related mitigation strategies, provided that no jurisdiction imposes penalties on or confinement of anyone for failing to wear a face covering.
Nursing homes, state supported living centers, assisted living facilities and long-term care facilities are urged to follow TX Health and Human Services Commission guidance regarding visitations and infection control policies and practices.
Public schools will continue to operate under the minimum standard health protocols found in guidance issued by the Texas Education Agency.
The Governor’s Executive Order may be viewed here.
코로나19는 경제 전 분야의 기업들에 지속적인 영향을 미치고 있습니다. 폴리는 고객사가 사업 이익, 운영 및 목표에 미치는 단기적·장기적 영향을 효과적으로 대응할 수 있도록 지원합니다. 폴리는 다양한 산업 및 분야에 걸친 통찰력과 전략을 제공하여, 기업들이 코로나바이러스의 영향을 다루면서 사업을 수행하는 과정에서 직면하는 광범위한 법적·사업적 과제에 대한 시기적절한 관점을 제시합니다. 오늘의 도전과 내일의 기회를 다루는 주요 간행물을 통해 최신 동향을 파악하고 선제적으로 대응하려면여기를 클릭하십시오. 해당 콘텐츠를 이메일로 직접 수신하려면여기를 클릭하여양식을 제출하십시오.