Texas Gov. Abbott Expands Local Authority on Outdoor Gatherings, Directs HHSC to Enact Emergency Rules Increase Safety at Child Care Centers
June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas, June 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 23:
As COVID-19 cases rise in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the ability of mayors and county judges to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of over 100 people. Previously, this applied only to outdoor gatherings over 500 people.
The Governor has also directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to enact emergency rules that provide strict hea . . .
As COVID-19 cases rise in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the ability of mayors and county judges to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of over 100 people. Previously, this applied only to outdoor gatherings over 500 people.
The Governor has also directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to enact emergency rules that provide strict hea . . .