Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders

Statewide https://gov.texas.gov/coronavirus

State of Disasterhttps://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/DISASTER_covid19_disaster_proclamation_IMAGE_03-13-2020.pdf

Statewide Executive Orderhttps://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA_08_COVID-19_preparedness_and_mitigation_FINAL_03-19-2020_1.pdf

Declaration of Public Health Disaster in the State of Texashttps://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/DECLARATION_of_public_health_disaster_Dr_Hellerstedt_03-19-2020.pdf

Certain State Trucking Regulations These 3 statutes are suspended: -The oversize and overweight permitting requirements under Transportation Code, Chapters 621 through 623, as well as Title 43, Chapter 219 of the Texas Administrative Code, for all divisible and non-divisible vehicles and loads;-The International Registration Plan (IRP) vehicle registration under Transportation Code § 502.091 and 43 Tex. Admin. Code § 217.56, as long as the vehicle is registered in one of the 48 contiguous states of the United States; and-The 72-hour and 144-hour temporary registration permits under Transportation Code § 502.094 and 43 Tex. Admin. Code § 217.40(b)(3), as long as the vehicle is registered in one of the states of the United States.

https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-certain-state-trucking-regulations-to-expedite-delivery-of-resources-around-texas

Temporarily Closing DPS Driver License Officeshttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-temporary-closure-of-driver-license-offices

Allowing Delivery of Alcoholic Beverages with Foodhttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-certain-regulations-to-allow-delivery-of-alcohol-from-restaurants-and-to-support-hospitality-industry

Allowing for Postponement of May 2 Local Electionshttps://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/PROC_COVID-19_May_2_Election_Date_IMAGE_03-18-2020.pdf

Extending Driver License Renewal Deadlineshttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-dps-waive-expiration-dates-for-driver-licenses

Speeding Payment of New Unemployment Benefitshttps://twc.texas.gov/news/twc-waives-certain-requirements-unemployment-benefits-services

Expanding Patient Access to Telemedicine Carehttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-certain-regulations-for-telemedicine-care-in-texas

Expanding Hospital Capacityhttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-holds-video-call-with-state-hospitals-to-discuss-care-capacities-for-covid-19

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders

Vehicle Registration, Titling, And Parking Placard Regulationshttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-certain-vehicle-registration-titling-and-parking-placard-regulations-in-texas

STAAR Testing Requirementshttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-staar-testing-requirements

Ensuring Students Receive Work-Study Fundinghttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-regulations-to-ensure-students-in-work-study-programs-receive-critical-funding-during-school-closures

Allowing trucks from alcohol industry to deliver grocery supplieshttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-laws-to-allow-trucks-from-alcohol-industry-to-deliver-grocery-supplies

Waiving Health Care Fees For Incarcerated Texanshttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-health-care-fees-for-incarcerated-texans-in-tdcj-facilities

Suspending Residential Evection Proceeding (TX Supreme Court)https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-statement-on-texas-supreme-court-temporary-suspension-of-residential-eviction-proceedings

Allowing Event Permit Refunds for Businesseshttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-allows-event-permit-refunds-for-businesses-affected-by-covid-19-cancellations

Allowing Phone Consultations by Pharmacisthttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-regulations-to-support-pharmacy-operations-allow-telephonic-consultations

Postponing May 26 Runoff Primary Election to Mitigate Spreadhttps://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/PROCLAMATION_COVID-19_May_26_Primary_Runoff_Election_03-20-2020.pdf

Expanding Nursing Workforces in Texashttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-takes-action-to-expand-nursing-workforce

Creating Supply Chain Strike Forcehttps://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA_09_COVID-19_hospital_capacity_IMAGE_03-22-2020.pdf

Increasing Occupancy of Hospital Roomshttps://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA_09_COVID-19_hospital_capacity_IMAGE_03-22-2020.pdf

Greater Houston AreaBrazoria County Brazoria County Hotline - 979-864-2167 https://www.brazoriacountytx.gov/about-us/advanced-components/news-list

Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/17http://docs.txoga.org/files/1653-brazoria-county-declaration-of-disaster-for-public-health-emergency-03-17-2020.pdf

Restrictions on private businesses: Closure of eight-liners and game rooms https://www.brazoriacountytx.gov/home/showdocument?id=11829Community Recommendations: Avoid gatherings, utilize drive-thru, pickup or delivery https://www.brazoriacountytx.gov/home/showdocument?id=11829

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders City-specific declarations within Brazoria County:Pearland - Disaster declaration issued: includes closure of bars, gyms and dining-in restaurants - restaurants to use drive-thru, pickup or delivery, temporarily waiver of certain development and non-development fees and non-development fees including animal adoption fees

Manvel - Disaster declaration issued: includes no public or private community gatherings of 50 or more within city limits, implements price controls, suspends water utility non-payment, fire alarm permitting, pet registration and authorizes a penalty of $2,000.

Alvin - Disaster declaration issued: includes no social gatherings of 10 or more, offices, residential and commercial buildings must maintain social distancing, Closure of bars, gyms, massage and dining-in, no visiting nursing homes.

Iowa Colony - Disaster declaration issued: includes no social gatherings of 10 or more

https://www.pearlandtx.gov/Home/Components/News/News/4418/18

https://www.cityofmanvel.com/DocumentCenter/View/1009/2020-0318-Order-by-the-Mayor

http://www.alvin-tx.gov/page/EmergMgmt_COVID-19%202020

https://www.cityofiowacolony.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&Itemid=0&gid=29&orderby=dmdate_published

Chambers County Chambers County Hotline - 409-267-2731

Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/17https://www.co.chambers.tx.us/upload/page/0138/docs/Disaster%20Declaration%20Extension%20-%20COVID-19%203-17-20%20CORRECTED%20VERSION.pdf

**Broad curfew: Effective on March 23, 2020 till state of disaster is terminated

Essential businesses: 16 CISA critical infrastructure sectors are exempt - must following CDC hygiene practices, including employee screening and controlled access

Essential activities: activities essential to health and safety (picking up an RX), obtaining necessary supplies for self or household (food, pet supplies), outdoor activities while complying with social distancing, performing essential work, to care for family member or pet in another household, to exercise a Constitutional right

https://www.co.chambers.tx.us/upload/page/0138/Executive%20Order%20-%20Emergency%20Measures%203-23-20.pdf

All persons: Curfew order on travel within the County between 10:00pm and 6:00am for all persons, unless providing healthy, safety or welfare or traveling to a private property that one was invited to (as long as the group is no larger than 10)

Under 18: A 24-hour curfew unless traveling to school, with school personnel or parent/guardian, or going from home to work.

https://www.co.chambers.tx.us/upload/page/0138/Executive%20Order%20-%20Emergency%20Measures%203-23-20.pdf

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders

Occupancy actions: No gatherings in groups of more than 10https://www.co.chambers.tx.us/upload/page/0138/Executive%20Order%20-%20Emergency%20Measures%203-23-20.pdf

Restrictions on private businesses: Closure of beauty salons, tattoo parlors, spas and massage parlors, bars, gyms and dining-in restaurants - restaurants to use drive-thru, pickup or delivery

https://www.co.chambers.tx.us/upload/page/0138/Executive%20Order%20-%20Emergency%20Measures%203-23-20.pdf

At-risk populations: Senior centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities shall limit public visitation

https://www.co.chambers.tx.us/upload/page/0138/Executive%20Order%20-%20Emergency%20Measures%203-23-20.pdf

Price Controls: crime to sell any goods or services are more than the price the person was charge on March 12, 2020.

https://www.co.chambers.tx.us/upload/page/0138/Executive%20Order%20-%20Emergency%20Measures%203-23-20.pdf

Penalty: $1,000 fine and/or 180 days in jailhttps://www.co.chambers.tx.us/upload/page/0138/Executive%20Order%20-%20Emergency%20Measures%203-23-20.pdf

County-specific: Closure of all County-towed facilities till April 28th, County Solid Waste Permit renewals (dump stickers) are suspended until April 28th, Health Screenings for all entering County Courthouse

https://www.co.chambers.tx.us/upload/page/0198/Chambers%20County%20Judge%20Executive%20Order.pdf

Fort Bend County Houston Public Health Hotline - 281-633-7795

Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/12

https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uasi-jtti/wp-content/uploads/sites/30/2020/03/12172129/document.pdf%40fortbendcountytx.gov_20200312_092846.pdf

**Stay at Home Order Update: County likely to issue order shortly Restrictions on private businesses: Closure of hair and nail salons, massage and tattoo parlors, game rooms and Bingo halls, bars, gyms and dining-in restaurants - restaurants to use drive-thru, pickup or delivery https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/home/showdocument?id=53555Penalty: $1,000 fine and/or 180 days in jail https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/home/showdocument?id=53555County-specific: All County offices and facilities are limited for essential functions only, such as required payments and residents must contact the department ahead https://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/home/showdocument?id=53555Occupancy actions: Recommended guidelines for gatherings of more than 10 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETR4yJnWoAAmrM0?format=jpg&name=largeGuidelines for employers: maximize telecommuting, urging employees to stay home when sick, flexibility in sick leave, staggering start and end times, frequent cleaning and disinfecting common touch points, prioritizing protective actions for employees who are higher risk

https://www.fbchealth.org/updated-fort-bend-county-community-guidelines-for-covid-19/

Galveston County Galveston County Public Hotline - 409-938-7221Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/17 http://docs.txoga.org/files/1652-declaration031720-003.pdf

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders

**Stay at Home Order: Effective 11:59 p.m. on March 24, 2020 to 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020

Essential businesses: 16 CISA critical infrastructure sectors are exempt, along with essential retail, providers of basic needs to the poor and essential government works, news media, childcare services. Any manufacturer who can retool to supply for medical needs

Essential activities: activities essential to health and safety (picking up an RX), obtaining necessary supplies for self or household (food, pet supplies), outdoor activities while complying with social distancing, performing essential work, to care for family member or pet in another household, to exercise a Constitutional right

https://gcoem.org/galveston-county-issues-stay-at-home-order/?fbclid=IwAR3ahVOB5ZLpF4eT-rrjEok_7xo9Vpfx6xAOhsXPW_o57lkAg2oQZs9GuV8

The order: All individuals living in the County must stay at home unless leaving for essential activities, essential business employees or essential government functions

Businesses: All businesses non-essential businesses in the County must cease and exclusively work from home. Essential businesses: Must comply with social distancingOccupancy actions: No gatherings private or publicRestaurants: May only provide drive-thru, pickup or deliveryReligious: May only provide services through video and teleconference, and must limit to 10 staff membersElective medial and dental procedures: prohibited anywhere in the County

https://gcoem.org/galveston-county-issues-stay-at-home-order/?fbclid=IwAR3ahVOB5ZLpF4eT-rrjEok_7xo9Vpfx6xAOhsXPW_o57lkAg2oQZs9GuV8

Delivery hours: suspended for restocking and resupplying grocery stores or manufactures

https://gcoem.org/galveston-county-issues-stay-at-home-order/?fbclid=IwAR3ahVOB5ZLpF4eT-rrjEok_7xo9Vpfx6xAOhsXPW_o57lkAg2oQZs9GuV8

At-risk populations: Senior centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities must prohibit non-essential visitors unless to provide end-of-life visitation

https://gcoem.org/galveston-county-issues-stay-at-home-order/?fbclid=IwAR3ahVOB5ZLpF4eT-rrjEok_7xo9Vpfx6xAOhsXPW_o57lkAg2oQZs9GuV8

Quarantine: If someone in a household tests positive for COVID-19, the household is ordered to isolate at home for 14 days or until otherwise directed

https://gcoem.org/galveston-county-issues-stay-at-home-order/?fbclid=IwAR3ahVOB5ZLpF4eT-rrjEok_7xo9Vpfx6xAOhsXPW_o57lkAg2oQZs9GuV8

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders

Miscellaneous: tolls are exempt

https://gcoem.org/galveston-county-issues-stay-at-home-order/?fbclid=IwAR3ahVOB5ZLpF4eT-rrjEok_7xo9Vpfx6xAOhsXPW_o57lkAg2oQZs9GuV8

Galveston (City) Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/16 https://www.galvestontx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=974Restrictions on private businesses: Closure of bars, public amusement venues and dining-in restaurants - restaurants to use drive-thru, pickup or delivery

https://www.galvestontx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10554/Order-Closing-Restaurants-and-Bars

Penalty: Misdemeanor and fined in a penal sum as allowed by lawhttps://www.galvestontx.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10554/Order-Closing-Restaurants-and-Bars

City-specific: City permitted and sponsored events of 50+ are cancelled through May, Closure of public beaches amenities including Stewart Beach, East Beach, Seawall Urban Park, Seawolf Park and Dellanera RV Park, Free 30 minute parking in paid parking areas https://www.galvestontx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=972Recommendations for employers: increasing physical space between workers and limiting work related gatherings like staff meetings. https://www.galvestontx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=1&sort=dateCommunity Recommendations: Avoid gatherings of more than 10 people, avoid discretionary travel like shopping trips and social visits, If someone in your house has tested positive, the entire household should stay home, Older people and those with underlying health conditions should stay home, If you work in health care, pharmaceutical or food supply, "you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule. https://www.galvestontx.gov/1091/Coronavirus

Harris County & Houston

Harris County Public Hotline - 832-927-7575Harris County Mental Health Hotline - 833-251-7544Houston Public Health Hotline - 832-393-4220

Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/11http://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/press/2020/public-health-emergency-declared-covid-19.html

**Stay at Home Order: Effective 11:59 p.m. on March 24, 2020 to 11:50 p.m. on April 3, 2020

Essential businesses: 16 CISA critical infrastructure sectors are exempt.

https://www.readyharris.org/Stay-Home

Community guidelines: Strongly encourage people to cancel gatherings with 10+, practice social distancing, Senior centers and other places with high-risk individuals need to limit visitation, high risk people should stay home, employers should maximize telecommuting http://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus

Harris County OnlyCounty-specific: All events cancelled, county toll roads no longer accepting cash (billed via mail), no jury duty

http://www.harriscountytx.gov/Portals/49/Documents/declarations/03-11-20_Signed_Disaster_Dec.pdf

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders

Houston Only

City-specific: City permitted and sponsored events are cancelled through April, City Council sessions will not review proclamations, employees are encourages to limit exposure to the public and handle business online, Department directors have discretion to allow employees to work from home, Houston Public Library to remain closed through end of March, Suspend water service disconnections throughout the City of Houston beginning today through April 30, 2020, METRO will temporarily stop collecting fares and allow passengers to board buses and streetcars through rear doors, no jury duty

http://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/press/2020/emergency-disaster-declaration-extended.html

Liberty County Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/13 https://www.co.liberty.tx.us/upload/page/4833/docs/declaration.covid.19.pdf

Occupancy actions: No social gatherings in groups of more than 10https://www.co.liberty.tx.us/upload/page/9825/docs/Liberty%20Co.Exec.Order.2020.03.20.pdf

Restrictions on private businesses: Closure of bars, gyms, massage parlors, game rooms and dining-in restaurants - restaurants to use drive-thru, pickup or delivery

https://www.co.liberty.tx.us/upload/page/9825/docs/Liberty%20Co.Exec.Order.2020.03.20.pdf

At-risk populations: Senior centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities shall limit public visitation

https://www.co.liberty.tx.us/upload/page/9825/docs/Liberty%20Co.Exec.Order.2020.03.20.pdf

Social distancing: Any building which the public has access to, including a daycare facility, is hereby restricted from being occupied by more than 20% of the Maximum Occupancy requirements as set forth by the international Building Code (lBC). Maximum Occupancy signs shall be prominently displayed to show this reduced number in these places. Persons must adhere to social distancing by keeping a minimum of 6 feet separation from each other

https://www.co.liberty.tx.us/upload/page/9825/docs/Liberty%20Co.Exec.Order.2020.03.20.pdf

Curfew: 24 hour curfew for: under 18, not in school, not with school personnel or parent/guardian, not going from home to work AND does not apply to special needs students

https://www.co.liberty.tx.us/upload/page/9825/docs/Liberty%20Co.Exec.Order.2020.03.20.pdf

Penalty: $1,000.00 and/or 180 days in jailhttps://www.co.liberty.tx.us/upload/page/9825/docs/Liberty%20Co.Exec.Order.2020.03.20.pdf

Matagorda County Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/16http://www.co.matagorda.tx.us/upload/page/5687/Decl%20Disaster%20COVID-19%20executed.pdf

County-specific: all events and activities on County owned property cancelled, closure of county parks and beach access, persons entering county courthouse and annex must submit to a health screening and must call before to authorize visit

http://www.co.matagorda.tx.us/upload/page/5687/New%20Release%203192020.pdf

Community guidelines: Limit unnecessary travel, practice social distancing, Senior centers and other places with high-risk individuals need to limit visitation, high risk people should stay home, employers should maximize telecommuting

http://www.co.matagorda.tx.us/upload/page/5687/New%20Release%203192020.pdf

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders

City-specific declarations within Matagorda County

Bay City - Disaster declaration issued: Includes a requested citizens that are non-essential voluntarily shelter-in-place. Port of Bay City closure, including boat ramps, fish cleaning tables, restrooms and paddle sports launch

http://www.co.matagorda.tx.us/upload/page/5650/Press%20Release%2003232020%20Saturday%20Night.pdf

http://www.co.matagorda.tx.us/upload/page/5687/new%20release%20March%2020th%202020%201300%20hours%20Matagorda%20County%20Emergency%20Operation%20Center%20Press%20Release.pdf

Montgomery County Montgomery County Hotline - (936) 523-3916 https://coronavirus-response-moco.hub.arcgis.com/

Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/12 https://cms.revize.com/revize/montgomerycountytx/Covid_19%20update1.pdfCounty-specific: All permitted or county sponsored events shall cease effective immediately and all municipal events within the county https://cms.revize.com/revize/montgomerycountytx/3-18-2020%20ORDER.PDFOccupancy actions: Gathering of 10 or more across public facilities shall cease, strongly discourage private events or gatherings of 10 or more https://cms.revize.com/revize/montgomerycountytx/3-18-2020%20ORDER.PDFAt-risk populations: Senior centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities shall limit public visitation https://cms.revize.com/revize/montgomerycountytx/3-18-2020%20ORDER.PDFRestrictions on private businesses: Closure of bars, gyms and dining-in restaurants - restaurants to use drive-thru, pickup or delivery https://cms.revize.com/revize/montgomerycountytx/3-18-2020%20ORDER.PDF

Walker County Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/12 https://www.co.walker.tx.us/egov/documents/1584390149_9964.pdf**Broad curfew: Effective on March 23, 2020

All persons: Curfew between 11:59 pm and 5:00 am each day, all individuals shall remain in or on personal property and avoid traveling on any public road or highway. Exception for those traveling to places of employment, first responders, folks traveling through the county and does not apply to food establishments or those transporting food.

https://www.co.walker.tx.us/egov/documents/1584917632_18065.pdfPenalty: $1,000 fine and/or 180 days in jail https://www.co.walker.tx.us/egov/documents/1584917632_18065.pdfCounty-specific: All County events of 10 or more shall cease. https://www.co.walker.tx.us/egov/documents/1584555324_84002.pdfCity-specific: Any event sponsored by a political subdivision within the County shall cease. https://www.co.walker.tx.us/egov/documents/1584555324_84002.pdfOccupancy actions: Private gatherings of 50 or more shall cease, gathering of 10 or more are strongly urged to cancel or postpone, events of 10 or more that include at-risk populations should cease. https://www.co.walker.tx.us/egov/documents/1584555324_84002.pdfAt-risk populations: Senior centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities shall limit public visitation https://www.co.walker.tx.us/egov/documents/1584555324_84002.pdf

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders Suggested guidelines for childcare facilities and private businesses https://www.co.walker.tx.us/egov/documents/1584555324_84002.pdf

Waller County Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/18https://www.co.waller.tx.us/upload/page/0267/docs/CountyJudge/Declaration%20of%20Local%20Disaster%20031820.pdf

Occupancy actions: Strongly discourage gatherings of 50 or morehttps://www.co.waller.tx.us/upload/page/0267/docs/CountyJudge/Declaration%20of%20Local%20Disaster%20031820.pdf

Social distancing and community recommendationshttps://www.co.waller.tx.us/upload/page/0267/docs/EMGT/Emergency%20Management%20COVID-19%20Recommendations.pdf

Wharton County Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/16http://www.leader-news.com/news/article_65dcd9b4-6885-11ea-b87d-4babe4c2e3dd.html

Community guidelines: Stay home when you are sick, Wash your hands frequently with warm, soapy water for at least 20 seconds, Cover your mouth with tissues whenever you cough or sneeze, and discard used tissues in the trash, Avoid people who are sick with respiratory symptoms, Disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

http://www.co.wharton.tx.us/upload/page/8336/docs/WCOEM%20PSA%20%2020200322.pdf

Requires individuals, groups of individuals, or property to undergo measures that prevent or control the spread of disease

http://www.co.wharton.tx.us/upload/page/8336/docs/WCOEM%20PSA%20%2020200322.pdf

Southeast Texas - Counties of Hardin, Jefferson, Jasper, Newton and Orange have partnered to pool resources and collaborateAll Five Counties (Hardin, Jefferson, Jasper Newton, Orange) Hardin, Jefferson, Jasper, Newton and Orange Counties Hotline: (409) 550-2536

http://www.co.hardin.tx.us/upload/page/3683/docs/COVID-19/Press%20Release%20COVID19%2003192020.pdf

Disaster Declaration: Issued 3/16http://www.co.hardin.tx.us/upload/page/3683/docs/COVID-19/Press%20Release%20COVID19%2003192020.pdf

Curfew: 24 hour curfew for: under 18, not in school, not with school personnel or parent/guardian, not going from home to work AND does not apply to special needs students

http://www.co.hardin.tx.us/upload/page/3683/docs/COVID-19/Executive%20Order%20Number%20WM%2002%20COVID19%203%2019%202020.pdf

Price Controls: construction and building materials, electrical and gas generating and transmission equipment, hand tools, gas, diesel oil, motor oil, a several other things

http://www.co.hardin.tx.us/upload/page/3683/docs/COVID-19/Emergency%20Order%20COVID%2019%203%2016%202020.pdf

Penalty: $500.00 fine per offensehttp://www.co.hardin.tx.us/upload/page/3683/docs/COVID-19/Emergency%20Order%20COVID%2019%203%2016%202020.pdf

County-specific: All permitted or county sponsored events shall cease effective immediatelyhttp://www.co.hardin.tx.us/upload/page/3683/docs/COVID-19/Emergency%20Order%20COVID%2019%203%2016%202020.pdf

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders At-risk populations: Senior centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities shall limit public visitation (Jefferson and Hardin prohibit visitation)

http://www.co.hardin.tx.us/upload/page/3683/docs/COVID-19/Emergency%20Order%20COVID%2019%203%2016%202020.pdf

Community guidelines: Suspend all non-essential travel, conduct business electronically, limit gatherings to less than 10, practice social distancing, practice self-hygiene

http://www.co.hardin.tx.us/upload/page/3683/docs/COVID-19/Emergency%20Order%20COVID%2019%203%2016%202020.pdf

Occupancy actions: No social gatherings in groups of more than 10

http://www.co.hardin.tx.us/upload/page/3683/docs/COVID-19/Executive%20Order%20Number%20WM%2002%20COVID19%203%2019%202020.pdf

Hardin, Jefferson, Orange Counties Only

Specific exemption for employees of oil terminals, pipelines and oil supply facilities and servicing contractors that are essential for and who are actively involved in the facilities, transportation and receiving of oil and chemical supplies, refining and operations of petrochemical facilities.

https://co.jefferson.tx.us/Documents/Coronavirus%20Docs/FIFTH%20AMENDED%20EMERGENCY%20ORDER.pdf

Restrictions on private businesses: Closure of hair and nail salons, massage and tattoo parlors, game rooms and Bingo halls, bars, gyms and dining-in restaurants - restaurants to use drive-thru, pickup or delivery

http://www.co.orange.tx.us/Front_Page/SECOND%20AMENDED%20EMERGENCY%20ORDER%2003.23.2020%20-%20COVID-19%20CORONAVIRUS%20-%20SIGNED.pdf

Hardin, Orange Counties Only Miscellaneous: No door-to-door sales people

http://www.co.orange.tx.us/Front_Page/SECOND%20AMENDED%20EMERGENCY%20ORDER%2003.23.2020%20-%20COVID-19%20CORONAVIRUS%20-%20SIGNED.pdf

Hardin County Only Miscellaneous: two at a time on essential needs items

http://www.co.hardin.tx.us/upload/page/3683/docs/COVID-19/Press%20Release%20COVID19%202.pdf

Social distancing: Any building which the public has access to, including a daycare facility, is hereby restricted from being occupied by more than 20% of the Maximum Occupancy requirements as set forth by the international Building Code (lBC). Maximum Occupancy signs shall be prominently displayed to show this reduced number in these places. Persons must adhere to social distancing by keeping a minimum of 6 feet separation from each other

http://www.co.hardin.tx.us/upload/page/3683/docs/COVID-19/Executive%20Order%20Number%20WM%2002%20COVID19%203%2019%202020.pdf

Jasper County OnlyPrivate business: Grocery and convenience stores encouraged to remain open, but utilize curbside pickup or delivery

http://www.co.jasper.tx.us/upload/page/1137/COVID-19%20First%20Amended%20Emergency%20Order%20March%2019%202020.pdf

Jefferson County Only

City-specific: Expanded order to encompass all areas inside the County, including municipalities of Beaumont, Port Arthur, Groves, Port Neches, Nederland, Nome, China and Bevil Oaks.

https://co.jefferson.tx.us/Documents/Coronavirus%20Docs/SIXTH%20AMENDED%20EMERGENCY%20ORDER.pdf

County-specific: All persons entering county offices must submit to a health screening and must call before to authorize visit

https://co.jefferson.tx.us/Documents/Coronavirus%20Docs/SIXTH%20AMENDED%20EMERGENCY%20ORDER.pdf

Miscellaneous: County DFPS shall limit visitation to supervise telephone contact, skype, Facetime or similar application for children

https://co.jefferson.tx.us/documents/Coronavirus%20Docs/Order_Regarding_Children_Visitation_Family_Courts.pdf

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders Newton County Only

Restrictions on private businesses: Closure of all restaurants for dine-in - restaurants to use drive-thru, pickup or delivery

http://www.co.newton.tx.us/upload/page/3494/docs/Public%20Notice/Amended%20Emergency%20Order%20COVID19.pdf

Orange County Only

City-specific: Expanded order to encompass all areas inside the County, including municipalities

http://www.co.orange.tx.us/Front_Page/SECOND%20AMENDED%20EMERGENCY%20ORDER%2003.23.2020%20-%20COVID-19%20CORONAVIRUS%20-%20SIGNED.pdf

Occupancy actions: No social gatherings in groups of more than 10http://www.co.orange.tx.us/Front_Page/SECOND%20AMENDED%20EMERGENCY%20ORDER%2003.23.2020%20-%20COVID-19%20CORONAVIRUS%20-%20SIGNED.pdf

Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valleyhttps://cityofrockport.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=422https://www.aransascountytx.gov/main/publicnotices.php

3/23 Aransas County Judge CH "Burt" Mills issues Proclamation Disaster Declaration Renewal Order.

https://www.aransascountytx.gov/main/docs/proclamations/03-23-20%20PO-26-2020%20ProcDisasterRenewalOrdr-Covid-l9.pdf

Environmental Health Department: (361) 790-01213/21 Cameron Co. extends disaster declaration until terminated by order of the court

3/21 Cameron Co. orders public parks and beaches to close, bridge operations remain the same. District Clerk will not accept passport application during March 2020.Brownsville Mayor Trey Mendez issued a local disaster declaration on March 17

https://www.cameroncounty.us/covid-19/

https://www.cameroncounty.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.23.2020-Third-Supplemental-Emergency-Management-Order-with-Countywide-Shelter-in-Place.pdfhttp://www.cameroncounty.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/03.23.2020-Press-Release-Third-Supplemental-Order-and-Mandatory-Countywide-Shelter-in-Place.pdf

http://www.cameroncounty.us/third-supplement-al-emergency-management-order-with-mandatory-countywide-shelter-in-place/

Cameron County Public Health: (956) 247-3650Hidalgo County 3/16 A disaster declaration was announced in Hidalgo County. Once it’s signed Tuesday, all

gatherings of 50 or more people will be prohibited. https://www.hidalgocounty.us/2630/Coronavirus-Updates

Aransas County / Rockport

3/13 Governmental entities are monitoring the outbreak closely, civic and municipal buildings closed to the public.

Cameron County / Brownsville

3/23 Cameron Co. orders mandatory shelter-in-place. Exemptions and provisions are indicated and persons that may leave their residence are only for: Essential Personnel Activities, to obtain Healthcare Operations Services, to perform Essential Infrastructure Operations to perform or access Essential Government Functions, or to Operate Essential Business DOES NOT REFERENCE CISA MEMO - Defines "Essential Infrastructure Operations" as any service or performance work necessary to the operations and maintenance of public works constructions, construction of housing, airport operations, water, sewer, gas electrical, oil refining, roads and highways, public transportation, solid waste collection and removal, internet, and telecommunications systems and support.

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders 3/20 Amended Declaration of Disaster due to Public Health Emergency https://www.hidalgocounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/36644/32020-Amended-

Order-of-Local-Disaster-for-Public-Health-Emergency3/22 Emergency Order approved by Commissioner Court

Critical infrastructure is ordered to remain operational, domestic travel is currently unrestricted and gatherings are limited to 10 people.

https://www.hidalgocounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/36671/3222020-Amended-Emergency-Order

Hidalgo County Hotline for COVID-19: (956) 292-7765http://www.co.kenedy.tx.us/http://www.co.kenedy.tx.us/upload/page/4734/2020/Texas%20County%20Judges%20Declaration%20%20COVID-19%20Emergency.pdf

Kenedy Co. main line: (361) 294-52243/18 Emergency order limiting gatherings to no more than 50 people. Exceptions include: grocery stores, medical facilities and county-approved facilities.

http://www.co.kleberg.tx.us/upload/page/6321/covid-19%20part3.pdf

City County Health Department: (361)592-3324http://www.cctexas.com/coronavirus

https://www.nuecesco.com/Home/Components/News/News/187/1169

3/21 City-County Covid-19 video update https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYFS5fynYM8&t=802s3/21 First Case of COVID-19 Found in Nueces Co. - Case was a travel-related case from Houston

http://news.cctexas.com/news/first-case-of-the-coronavirus-disease-covid-19-in-nueces-county-confirmed

Corpus Christi Nueces County Health District: (361) 826-7200http://www.co.san-patricio.tx.us/http://www.co.san-patricio.tx.us/upload/page/5546/docs/Public%20Information/Declaration%20of%20Local%20State%20of%20Disaster%20Due%20to%20Novel%20Coronavirus.pdf

San Patricio County Public Health Preparedness Department: (361) 587-3530

http://news.cctexas.com/news/coronavirus-update-6795333

San Patricio County / Portland

3/11 San Patricio County Judge David Krebs signed a Declaration of Local State of Disaster.

Kenedy County 3/18 County Judge declares Local Disaster, which includes establishment of quarantine stations and emergency hospitals, limiting gatherings to no more than 30 people, and limitations on public meetings.

Kleberg County / Kingsville

Nueces County / Corpus Christi

3/16 The City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County have signed an order limiting mass gatherings to 50 people. Exceptions include: public or private schools; separate enclosed spaces; Office space, hotels or residential buildings; Grocery stores, shopping malls, outdoor markets or retail establishments including restaurants and most bars; Hospitals, medical faciliti and shelters; Jails and detention centers; Corpus Christi International Airport.

3/23 Five residents of Nueces County Test Positive; travel-related.

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders 3/16 County/City of Victoria issue Declaration of Local State of Disaster Due to a Public Health Emergency

3/21 County/City of Victoria issue Order to Control Social Gatherings due to a Public Health Emergency

https://www.victoriatx.org/home/showdocument?id=19335https://www.victoriatx.org/home/showdocument?id=19337https://www.victoriatx.org/home/showdocument?id=19367https://www.victoriatx.org/home/showdocument?id=19365

Additional updates:Lindsey Young, UHV SBDC director shared information about the Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.UHV SBDC is operating remotely. They can be reached at 361.485.4485 or on Facebook at UHV SBDC.

City Manager Jesús A. Garza addressed continued online city operations and temporary closings to the public. Visit www.victoriatx.org for a complete list of each department and how they will conduct business with the public through the end of the month.

Victoria County Commissioners Court will hold its regular meeting on Monday, March 23, but the public is encouraged to view it on Facebook Live at the County’s Facebook page. Comments will be available

https://www.victoriatx.org/departments/communications-office/emergency-information/coronavirus-covid-19

Victoria COVID-19 Hotline at (361) 580-57963/19 The Port of Corpus Christi continues to maintain uninterrupted business operations as it works in close cooperation with federal, state and local governments as well as industry in the implementation of its COVID-19 response measures. The Port of Corpus Christi Incident Management Team (IMT) was activated March 13th and will remain active for the duration of this pandemic.

https://portofcc.com/news/

3/23 Port of Corpus Christi (PCCA) will remain open to provide critical infrastructure services and functions, as defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

https://portofcc.com/port-of-corpus-christi-remains-open-as-covid-19-pandemic-evolves/

3/13 An outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) may affect mariners and maritime commerce. The CDC has updated their Interim Guidance for Ships on Managing Suspected Coronavirus Disease 2019

https://portofcc.com/wp-content/uploads/MSIB-02-20_Change-2_Novel-Coronavirus.pdf

Victoria County / City

Port of Corpus Christi

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders 3/17 The Port of Brownsville is currently operating under the existing communications protocol dealing with its overall comprehensive emergency plan, which includes a wide variety of situations including terrorism and severe weather events, among others.

https://www.portofbrownsville.com/newsroom/

3/2 Port leadership has conducted meetings and briefings with federal partners, port staff, port tenants and users on means to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

https://www.portofbrownsville.com/a-message-to-our-community-regarding-covid-19/

Dallas / North Texas Area

City of Dallas

The City of Dallas regulations are until April 29. 3/12 Mayor issued a Proclamation Declaring a Local State of Disaster. 3/16 City implements amended regulations to restrict community gatherings to no more than 50 people; prohibit dine-in services for restaurants; and close bars, lounges, taverns, private clubs, gyms, health studios, theaters and commercial amusement facilities. 3/17 Mayor creates the Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Assistance and the Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Human and Social Recovery and Assistance. 3/24 Mayor Eric Johnson issued a set of emergency regulations that would enforce the county’s stay-at-home order in parts of the city that don’t fall under the county’s jurisdiction. The orders would affect parts of five counties — Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall — that the city encompasses. Anyone who violates the city’s rules will face a fine anywhere from $50 to $2,000. City officials have said that code enforcement would take the lead on ensuring those rules are followed. https://dallascityhall.com/Pages/Corona-Virus.aspx

Port of Brownsville

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders

Dallas County

3/19 Dallas County extends order to battle the coronavirus only until April 3. 3/22 Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued an amended proclamation requiring Dallas County citizens to shelter in place. Includes the following language: iii. Essential Critical Infrastructure. Work necessary to the operations and maintenance of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors as identified by the National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) including public works construction, residential and commercial construction, airport operations, water, sewer, gas, electrical, oil refining, roads and highways, public transportation, solid waste collection and removal, internet, and telecommunications systems (including the provision of essential global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure, communications, and web-based services), financial institutions, defense and national security-related operations, essential manufacturing operations provided that they carry out those services or that work in compliance with social distancing requirements of six feet, to the extent possible. Essential Businesses providing essential infrastructure should implement screening precautions to protect employees and all activity shall be performed in compliance with social distancing guidelines attached. https://www.dallascounty.org/government/comcrt/jenkins/covid-19.php

Tarrant County

3/18 County amended declaration of local disaster. 3/22 Tarrant County Judge amends Executive Order closing non-essential businesses. 3/24 City and County issue a "y'all stay home" order. Includes the following language: iii. Essential Critical Infrastructure Work necessary to the operations and maintenance of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors as identified by the National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) including public works construction, residential and commercial construction, airport operations, water, sewer, gas, electrical, oil refining, roads and highways, public transportation and other transportation network companies, and ride-sharing services that provide transportation services necessary for the performance of essential activities, essential businesses, essential infrastructure, and essential government function, solid waste collection and removal, internet, and telecommunications systems (including the provision of essential global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure, communications, and web-based services), financial institutions, defense and national security-related operations, essential manufacturing operations.

https://www.tarrantcounty.com/content/main/en/county/tarrant-county-covid-19-information.html

Collin County

3/16 County Judge issued a disaster declaration for Collin County. 3/24 Collin County Judge Chris Hill issues shelter in place order. Order does not reference CISA language but makes reference to employees can leave home if they work in an essential business. Essential business is not defined. https://www.collincountytx.gov/healthcare_services/Pages/news.aspx

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders City of Arlington 3/18 City issues public gathering regulations. See Tarrant County. https://www.arlingtontx.gov/coronavirus

City of Fort Worth

3/20 City updates their public health emergency guidelines. 3/24 County issues a "y'all stay home" order. Includes the following language: iii. Essential Critical Infrastructure Work necessary to the operations and maintenance of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors as identified by the National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) including public works construction, residential and commercial construction, airport operations, water, sewer, gas, electrical, oil refining, roads and highways, public transportation and other transportation network companies, and ride-sharing services that provide transportation services necessary for the performance of essential activities, essential businesses, essential infrastructure, and essential government function, solid waste collection and removal, internet, and telecommunications systems (including the provision of essential global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure, communications, and web-based services), financial institutions, defense and national security-related operations, essential manufacturing operations. http://fortworthtexas.gov/COVID-19/

Denton County

3/23 County Judge Andy Eads issued a disaster declaration 3/24 stay-at-home order issued. Restrictions include people staying inside their homes unless shopping for essentials. Non-essential businesses are ordered to close. Order includes essential Critical Infrastructure Work necessary to the operations and maintenance of the critical infrastructure sectors as identified by the National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA)

https://dentoncounty.gov/-/media/PDFs/PressRelease/EO-COVID19-032420-signed-FINAL.pdf

City of Denton 3/17 Disaster declaration and order extended. https://www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/health-safety/covid-19-information

Rockwall County

Stay-at-home order issued, Order includes essential Critical Infrastructure Work necessary to the operations and maintenance of the critical infrastructure sectors as identified by the National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA)

https://www.rockwallcountytexas.com/DocumentCenter/View/5243/Signed-and-filed-3-24-20

Haynesville

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders

Angelina County

3/19 Angelina County declared local state of disaster and activated county emergency management plan. Included Governor's declaration. 3/20 City of Lufkin declared local state of disaster in place until 3/27. The Declarations include: • A prohibition of gatherings of more than 10 people • A prohibition of dine-in services for restaurants • The closure of bars, lounges, taverns, private clubs, gyms, health studios, theaters and commercial amusement facilities. The declarations carry with them a fine up to $1,000.00 or confinement in jail for a term that doesnot exceed 180 days, for violations of the regulations.

https://www.angelinacounty.net/emergency/ http://www.cityoflufkin.com/pdfs/2020/2020-03-19_COUNTY-DISASTER-RELEASE.pdf

Gregg County3/16 Gregg County declared local state of disaster. 3/24 City of Longview and Gregg County to make an announcement at 1pm. https://www.co.gregg.tx.us/coronavirus-information

Harrison County3/12 Harrison County Commissioners Court held COVID-19 emergency meeting. 3/17 City of Marshall announces modified operations.

http://www.marshalltexas.net/public/press-release/marshall-announces-further-modified-operations-as-safeguard-to-covid-19-17m

Marion County 3/19 Marion County declared local state of disaster. http://www.co.marion.tx.us/

Nacogdoches County

3/15 City of Nacogdoches closed public access to all city facilities. 3/19 City and County echoed Governor's declaration. 3/20 Nacogdoches County Judge Greg Sowell and City of Nacogdoches Mayor Shelley Brophy issued a Declaration of Local Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency from the Coronavirus on behalf of their respective entities in response to the executive order issued by Governor Abbott from the State of Texas and federal declarations.

https://www.ci.nacogdoches.tx.us/DocumentCenter/View/4559/Disaster-Declaration-Order

Panola CountyPanola County has cancelled all events. City of Carthage has cancelled events with more than 50 people at its city facilities.

https://www.panolawatchman.com/general/coronavirus-updates-list-of-panola-county-events-cancelled-postponed/article_81d034f0-69fb-11ea-b543-a7bae1e52560.html

Rusk County 3/17 City of Henderson issues a local state of disaster extended through April. http://www.hendersontx.us/

Sabine County3/17 Sabine County declared local state of disaster. 3/23 Sabine County extended disaster declaration by 30 days.

http://www.co.sabine.tx.us/upload/page/3448/COVID_Extended%20Declaration2.pdf

San Augustine County

3/17 San Augustine ISD suspended classes. 3/20 County Judge released memo encouraging everyone to stay safe.

https://www.co.san-augustine.tx.us/~sacounty/admin/resources/covid19-update-1.pdf

Shelby County 3/19 City of Center issues an update to citizens outlining Governor's proclamation. https://www.centertexas.org/

Eagle FordLavaca County Disaster Declaration Only https://www.co.lavaca.tx.us/upload/page/2457/dec_.pdf

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders Fayette County Disaster Declaration Only https://www.co.fayette.tx.us/upload/page/1777/docs/Declaration.pdf

City of Gonzales Disaster Declaration Onlyhttps://d38trduahtodj3.cloudfront.net/files.ashx?t=fg&rid=CityOfGonzales&f=Scanned_Ordinance.pdf

Gonzales County Limits gatherings to 50 people

https://www.facebook.com/Gonzales-County-Emergency-Management-309278025772141/?__tn__=kCH-R&eid=ARApMrL-jdqVXCIEUoTI27JX8E0Uetk7hr9AU2jYnNZp2-Pqwgf78e-SbzsGv4d8l6JVP32ZNziFbRze&hc_ref=ARSNeQytoE8C7mOYz5jt30xEmVTDG17jNmptE997T2u8nZJTVVttyQvT7lCivemwpWg&fref=nf&__xts__[0]=68.ARA6brP-XKOGm2KLBfcn6ug8RoH-D5wsFs393bNCM_642HsDCRafyaD8-9c0XWkjRNjnMGsMMNNGEcJUHB-sj5Ia6dLtcnUoh2r85E0oeP-cwdFupHiXYYEijRBe10aGwuXO_Wiy4SCVzdvVRyJxWJz_jT12QfO6A_jElSEvCqFZO8zcUSd_RolZG8ehaITh30DFo9U2c376K6s9Ez1vhXRIx8jXgZ6QRMmNav1mM9-xKRtxVWtTJUcl6EeWjp-LiLSZMNveteRuA5iUJzjEBko-qI7QZBLRQCWkjoW8MCdWI89rVUV_YV3BxA2YIBK3lWh2QogB_E7gnj5hG-LFToUKMSTl2pXJf42E0hnDwG4sYkgIsu3oinO1-5DKZiIf0SmnYYijh3UmL0cxxBzN3T0wls0MtWj6IDbUB69v7dT2L6Ke-w0CO51VWFgIK3oBGr1Jl8-6nx_a6To9vDCqR8kAKdyAvypYtBXMPfrIgCAzbnF72A6bvb6T

Dewitt County Disaster Declaration Onlyhttp://www.co.dewitt.tx.us/upload/page/1604/LOCAL%20DISASTER%20DECLARATION%202020-008.pdf

Cuero Disaster Declaration Onlyhttps://www.cityofcuero.com/DocumentCenter/View/2689/LOCAL-DISASTER-DECLARATION-2020-008

Bee County Amended Declaration that follows Governor's order

http://www.beecounty.texas.gov/upload/page/5219/docs/CountyJudge/2020/FIRST%20AMENDED%20JOINT%20ORDER%20REGARDING%20PUBLIC%20AND%20PRIVATE%20GATHERINGS%20FOR%20PUBLIC%20HEALTH%20AND%20SAFETY.pdf

Beeville

http://www.beecounty.texas.gov/upload/page/5219/docs/CountyJudge/2020/FIRST%20AMENDED%20JOINT%20ORDER%20REGARDING%20PUBLIC%20AND%20PRIVATE%20GATHERINGS%20FOR%20PUBLIC%20HEALTH%20AND%20SAFETY.pdf

Karnes County Limits gatherings to 10 peoplehttp://www.co.karnes.tx.us/upload/page/1038/Declaration%20Of%20Local%20Disaster%20Karnes%20County.pdf

Wilson County Limits gatherings to 10 people

http://www.co.wilson.tx.us/upload/page/2221/docs/20-03-19%20Wilson%20County%20Declaration%20of%20Public%20Health%20Emergency%20-%20signed%20by%20Judge%20Jackson.pdf

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders

Floresville Limits gatherings to 10 peoplehttps://www.floresvilletx.gov/government/files/11533-notice-20200319-mayoral-declaration-local-state-disaster-due-public-health-emergency.pdf

Live Oak County Disaster Declaration Only

http://www.co.live-oak.tx.us/upload/page/1238/Declaration%20of%20Public%20Health%20Emergency.pdf

Three Rivers Disaster Declaration Onlyhttps://www.gothreerivers.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Proclamation_COVID-19.75154542.pdf

Atascosa Adopts CDC Guidelines, limits gatherings to 50 peoplehttp://www.atascosacounty.texas.gov/upload/page/5303/docs/Events/ExecutiveOrder.pdf

COVID Hotline: (830) 770-8025

Jourdanton Limits gatherings to 50 peoplehttp://jourdantontexas.org/DocumentCenter/View/297/Declaration-of-Public-Health-Emergency?bidId=

Pleasanton Limits gatherings to 50 peoplehttp://cms6.revize.com/revize/pleasantontx/Declaration%20of%20Disaster%20and%20Public%20Emergency-%20COP.pdf

Poteet Limits gatherings to 50 peoplehttp://www.poteettx.org/DocumentCenter/View/452/CityofPoteet_Emergency-Disaster-Declaration_03172020?bidId=

Lytle Limits gatherings to 10 people http://lytletx.org/DocumentCenter/View/620 Frio County Limits gatherings to 50 people http://www.co.frio.tx.us/upload/page/1949/DECLARATION.pdf

Pearsall Limits gatherings to 50 peoplehttps://www.cityofpearsall.org/DocumentCenter/View/752/Declaration-from-Mayor-Mary-Moore

DilleyLimits gatherings to 10 people, requires people who have traveled to self-quarantine for 14 days

http://www.cityofdilleytx.com/users/0002/docs/Mayor%20Declaration%20of%20Local%20State%20of%20Disaster%20COD.pdf

La Salle CountyIn addition to Governor's orders- curfew initiated: 8am-3pm M-F; 10pm M-F; 12am Fri-Sat; all people under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. https://www.co.la-salle.tx.us/images/pdfs/LaSalleCounty_COVID-19_EO.PDF

Webb County Limits gatherings to 50 people https://www.webbcountytx.gov/COVID-19/DECLARATION.pdf

Laredo Limits gatherings to 10 people

https://www.cityoflaredo.com/assets/Coronavirus_COVID-19_Emergency_Ordinance_031720.pdf https://tockify.com/laredoreleases/detail/232/1584680400000

Dimmit County Limits gatherings to 15 peoplehttp://www.dimmitcounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Executive-Order-March-18-2020.pdf

Carrizo Springs Cancels all events with more than 10 people http://cityofcarrizo.org/users/proclamations/Certified.Copy.Executive.Order.Local.Disaster.3.19.2020.pdf

Zavala County Cancels events with more than 15 people http://www.co.zavala.tx.us/upload/page/0003/signed%20executive%20order.pdf

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders

Maverick County Limits gatherings to 10 peoplehttps://co.maverick.tx.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Maverick-County-Declaration-of-Disaster.pdf

Eagle Pass Disaster Declaration Only https://www.eaglepasstx.us/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=630

Bexar County"Stay Home, Work Safe" Emergency Order #5: Requires citizen to stay home except for health and safety reasons. Exempts all 16 critical infrastructure sectors identified in CISA guidelines.

https://www.bexar.org/DocumentCenter/View/26253/Executive-Order-NW-03---Judge-Nelson-Wolff---March-23-2020?bidId=

San Antonio"Stay Home, Work Safe" Emergency Order #5: Requires citizen to stay home except for health and safety reasons. Exempts all 16 critical infrastructure sectors identified in CISA guidelines.

https://www.sanantonio.gov/Portals/0/Files/health/COVID19/Website%20Docs/Emergency%20Declaration%20No.%205.pdf?ver=2020-03-23-175107-393

San Antonio Metropolitan COVID Hotline: (210) 207-5779

Central TexasBastrop No local ordinance https://www.co.bastrop.tx.us/upload/page/0279/docs/FirstCOVIDCase.pdf

HaysProhibits any public or private community gatherings and orders closure of children's day care facilities.

https://hayscountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/69/2020/03/2nd.Judges.Order_.Covid-193.19.20ACTUAL-FINAL.pdf

Travis

3-21-20 - Order of Control for Mass Gatherings and Critical Infrastructure. Critical Infrastructure is ordered to continue. “Critical Infrastructure” is defined as all public and private facilities and assets, includingphysical and cyber systems, and other functions and sectors vital to the security, governance,public health, safety, and economic continuity of Travis County. Includes a list but does not limit to that list.

http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Travis%20County%203-20-2020%20-%20County%20Order%20Gathering%20of%2010%20or%20greater%20-%20No%202020-04.pdf

Austin

3-24-20 Stay Home Work-Safe Order until April 13th All Essential Businesses, Government Service, and Critical Infrastructure are strongly encouraged to remain open, especially those that provide the basic necessities for food, water, and shelter. This order shall not be construed to hinder the ability of industries identified in the CISA Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce Memo dated 3.19.20.

http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Order%2020200324-007%20-%20Stay%20Home%20-%20Work%20Safe.pdf

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders 3-21-20 - Order of Control for Mass Gatherings and Critical Infrastructure. Critical Infrastructure is ordered to continue. “Critical Infrastructure” is defined as all public and private facilities and assets, includingphysical and cyber systems, and other functions and sectors vital to the security, governance,public health, safety, and economic continuity of Austin. Includes a list but does not limit to that list. http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=337770

Williamson Local State of Disaster Declared

https://www.wilco.org/Portals/0/Departments/PublicInfo/Disaster%20Declaration%20Order%20of%20Judge%20Gravell%20-%20Coronavirus%20Disease%202019%20%28COVID-19%29%20-%20Signed%20031420.pdf

Stay at home, with CISA referencehttps://www.roundrocktexas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Stay-Home-Stay-Safe-Order-Judge-Bill-Gravell-Jr-COVID-19-Adopted-March-24-2020.pdf

West TexasLubbock County 3-20-20 - Lubbock County Commissioners declared a State of Disaster for Public Health Emergehttps://www.co.lubbock.tx.us/department/division.php?structureid=249

City of Lubbock3-23-20 - Closes non-essential businesses. A list of several businesses were deemed essential and may continue to operate, including Critical Infrastructure Businesses described by CISA

https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/storage/images/gydhV08f2N2BiaP1HeOB206SNZQ3HD4vmo31R9Ud.pdf

Declared State of Disaster with public gathering limitations. City may adopt rules including quarantine, however, the order does not mandate sheltering in place. All critical infrastructure will remain operations, domestic travel will remain unrestricted and government entities and businesses will continue providing essential services.

https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/departments/health-department/about-us/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19

Midland County Following state executive orders https://www.midlandhealth.org/main/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-resourcesCity of Midland Declaration of Local Disaster http://www.midlandtexas.gov/955/Coronavirus-COVID-19

City of Midland Area facilities closing or modifying accesshttps://www.midlandtexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5238/Press-Release-City-of-Midland

City of Odessa Following state executive orders https://www.odessa-tx.gov/residents/health/coronavirus-updates-informationMartin County http://www.co.martin.tx.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=75

Karnes County Declared State of Disaster with public gathering limitations renewed on 3.23.20https://www.midlandtexas.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5238/Press-Release-City-of-Midland

City of Big Spring Declared State of Disaster with public gathering limitations https://www.mybigspring.com/DocumentCenter/View/18721/Declaration-03-18-20

Culberson County Declared State of Disaster with public gathering limitationshttp://www.co.culberson.tx.us/upload/page/1567/2020/Culberson%20Declaration%20of%20Local%20State%20of%20Disaster.pdf

Area of the State Description of Ordinances/Orders Link to Ordinances / Executive Orders

City of BoerneStay at home order with a requirement that anyone who goes more than 100 miles from the city quarantine for 14 days, and does include CISA exclusion http://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/1822/COVID-19

Stephens County and City of Breckenridge Stay at home order with CISA reference

https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/health/coronavirus/stephens-county-becomes-first-in-big-country-to-give-shelter-in-place-order/

El Paso County Declared State of Disaster, work place orders http://www.epcounty.com/admin/covid19.htm3-24-20 - Stay at Home Order Individuals may leave their residence only to perform Essential Activities, to perform work or operate in an Essential Business, Essential Government Functions, or in Critical Infrastructure. Critical Infrastructure is work necessary to the operations and maintenance of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors identified by CISA.

http://www.epcounty.com/documents/Order%20No.%207%20County%20Judge%20Stay%20Home%20Work%20Safe%20Order.pdf

City of El Paso

City issues emergency directive in accordance with CDC guidelines. El Paso Mayor is supporting decisions by the federal government to limit travel along land ports of entry connecting US and Mexico to "essential travel." https://www.elpasotexas.gov/public-health/news3-24-20 Stay Home Work Safe Order All Essential Businesses are strongly encouraged to remain open. This directive shall not be construed to hinder the ability of the industries identified by the CISA Memo dated 3.19.20.

https://www.elpasotexas.gov/~/media/files/coep/public%20health/coronavirus/stay%20home%20work%20safe%20order.ashx