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RESOLUTION NO. R20-486,
A RESOLUTION OF THE .CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW
TEXAS ADOPTING GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER GA-29 AND GA-
-28 AS AMENDED PURSUANT_ TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §
418.108; EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER TO
AUGUST 11, 2020; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OF THE
DECLARATION :OF .A FINE UP TO $:1000.00 OR $250 FOR FAILING TO
WEAR A MASK WHEN REQUIRED AFTER FIRST_ RECEIVING A
WARNING:
WHEREAS, a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been recognized globally as a
contagious respiratory virus; and
WHEREAS, COVID: -1.9 continues to spread and to- pose an increasing, imminent
threat of disaster throughout City of Plainview and beyond; and .
WHEREAS, on Marsh 19, 2020, pursuant to the authority provided him -by Texas
Government Code § 418.1,08, the Mayor of the City of Plainview issued a Declaration of
Local Disaster, placing certain :restrictions and procedures in place in order to protect -and
preserve the public health, safety and welfare and consistent with the national -and state
declarations of emergency that was renewed and extended by the City Council through
Resolution No. R20-470 on March 24, 2020, Resolution No. R20=471- on April.14,.2020,
Resolution No. R20-477 on May-.7., 2020, Resolution No. R20-478 on May 20, 2020 and
Resolution No. R20-482 on June 9, 2020; and
WHEREAS,- on June 26, 2020, the Governor of the State of Texas issued
Executive. Order GA-28, superseding Executive Order GA-26,. expanding the reopening
of businesses and services throughout most of Texas; and -
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2020, :pursuant to the authority granted to the Mayor- by
Resolution No. R20-482, -the Mayor adopted Executive. Order GA-28, expanding the
reopening of::businesses and services throughout the -.City of Plainview; and
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2020, the Governor of the State of Texas issued Executive
Order GA-29 and amended Executive Order GA-28, that, among other things- required
the wearing of face masks under certain circumstances and further limiting the size of
groups who are not part of the immediate household in order. to further contain the. spread
of COVID=19; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2020, the Governor of the State of Texas renewed his
state-wide disaster proclamation for an additional thirty (30) days, certifying that-COVID-
19- poses an imminent threat of disaster for all counties in the State -of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Plainview, ih,.response to the issuance
of Executive.. Order GA-26 and the continued spread of COVID-19, found it necessary to
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continue the extension of the Declaration- of Local Disaster:, and adopt certain measures
extending the re -opening retail businesses under certain terms and conditions, approved
via Resolution -No. 20-482 on June % 2020 to help further contain COVID-19 and prevent
its spread throughout the City of Plainview; and
WHEREAS, the Declaration of. Local Disaster extended in Resolution 'No. R20-482
is set to expire at 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas and Hale County .continue to have increased
numbers of individuals testing positive for COVID-19 and due to evolving circumstances
and the issuance of Executive Order GA-28, as amended, and Executive Order GA-29
and.;pursuant to Texas -Government Code-§418.108, the City Council believes it to be in
the best interest of the City and its citizens, in order :to protect and preserve the public
health, safety and welfare, that additional measures must to taken to further contain
COVID-19 :and prevent its spread throughout the City of Plainview and .continue the
extension of the Declaration of Local Disaster, and adopt the measures outlined herein;
NOW THEREFORE,'.THE CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS,
HEREBY RESOLVES, DECLARES AND ORDERS:
1. THAT the recitals outlined above are -found- to be true and correct and are
incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
2. THAT' all. terms and conditions of the Governor's Executive Order GA-28, as
amended and Executive Order GA-29, are hereby adopted by reference and are
incorporated herein as though set forth fully herein. Additionally, the guidelines and
recommendations provided by the Governor in :conjunction with issuing Executive Order
GA-28 and .GA-29, are also adopted, to -the extent it does not conflict with this Resolution,
and all businesses, religious institutions and citizens are encouraged to review and follow
said guidelines, A copy of Executive Orders GA-28, as -amended and GA=29 are attached
hereto. and incorporated. herein as though set forth fully herein.
3. THAT all other terms and: conditions of the Mayoral Declaration of Local Disaster'
initially signed and executed by the Mayor on March 19, 2020 and renewed and extended
by the City Council through Resolution No. R20-470 on March 24, 2020, Resolution No.
R20-471 on April 14, 2020, Resolution No. R20-477 on May 7, 2020, Resolution No. R20-
478 on May 2G, 2020 and Resolution No. R20-482 on June 9, 2020 remains in full force:
and:.effect and is continued. to the extent it does not directly conflict with this :Resolution.
4. THAT any outdoor gathering in excess of ten (10) people, other than those -
specifically exempted. by Executive Order GA-28, is prohibited unless first approved by
the :Mayor: Further, the Mayor is hereby authorized to set forth conditions,, policies and
procedures for any gathering in excess of ten (10): people consistent.with the Governor's
Executive Order GA-28.
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5. THAT pursuant to §418.108(c) of the Texas Government Code, this resolution
shall be given prompt and general publicity -and shall be filed promptly with the City
Secretary of the City of Plainview.
6. THAT pursuant to §- 418.173 of the Texas Government Code, any :person who
knowingly or intentionally violates this resolution and order commits an- offense,
punishable by a fine up to $1,000.00, However.,, in accordance with. Executive Order GA-
29, after first receiving -a. verbal or written warning for a first-time violator for:failing,to wear
a face covering in violation of Executive Order GA-29, any person failing to wear a face
covering in violation: of Executive Order GA-29 -commits an offense punishable by a fine
up to $250 per violation.
7. THAT'this resolution and order shall go into effect immediately upon passage and
continue until 11.:59 p.m., Tuesday, August 11., 2020, unless renewed, extended,
amended or cancelled by the Mayor or City Council of the City of Plainview..
8. THAT that this resolution and order authorizes'the Mayor:, pursuant to applicable
provisions. of Texas Government Code Chapter 418 and Texas. Health and Safety Code
§ 122.006, on behalf of the City of Plainview, to take any actions necessary to promote
health and suppress the virus, including the quarantine of persons and occupied
structures, examining and regulating hospitals, regulating ingress and egress from the
City, regulating ingress .arid egress to occupied structures, establishment of quarantine
stations, emergency hospitals,. and other hospitals, .enforcing applicable orders issued .by'
the Hale County Judge, the Governor of the State of Texas or the Texas Department .of
State Health Services related to suppressing the COVID=19 virus,. and insuring
compliance for those who do not comply with the City's rules and directives.
9. THAT to the extent permitted by law,. any local -ordinance or administrative rule
prescribing the procedures for conduct of City business or any local ordinance or
administrative rule that would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action, in
coping with this disaster, including any local. ordinance. or administrative rule regarding
contracting or procurement which would impede the . City's emergency response
necessary to: cope with this declared disaster,. are hereby suspended, but only for the
duration of this declared local disaster and only for that limited purpose.
10. THAT to the .extent this resolution conflicts with the Governor's. Executive Order
GA-29 or GA-28, as amended, Executive Order:GA-29 and GA-28: controls and the Mayor
may comport and amend this resolution and order and any .subsequent order to be
consistent with Executive Order GA-29 and GA-28.
11. THAT the Mayor is authorized to use all available resources of the City. of
Plainview reason ab ly:n ecessa ry to comply with this resolution..
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Approved by the City Council this the 14th day of July, 2020.
CITY OF PLAINVIEW, TEXAS
Wendell Dunlap, Mayor
ATTEST:
Belinda Hinojosa, Ci Secretary
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June 26, N26
The honorable Ruth R. Hughs
Secretary of State
State Capitol Roorh"IE.8
Austin, Texas 78701
Dear Secretary Hughs:
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Pursuant to his powers: as Governor of the State of Texas, Greg Abbotthas issued the following:
Executive Order No. GA-28 relating to the targeted response to the COVID-19
disaster as partof the reopening of Texas.
The original executive order is attached to this letter Of transmittal.
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,BY THE
GOVERNOR OF THE:STATE OF TEXAS
Executive Department
Austin, Texas
June 26, 2020
EXECUTIVE ORDER
GA 28
Relating to the targeted response to the COVID49 disaster
as. part of the reopening of Texas.
WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation- on March
131 2020; certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the novel,
coronavirus (COVID719) poses an imminent threat of disaster for:all counties in the
State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, in each subsequent month effective through today, I have renewed the
disaster declaration for all Texas counties; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of.the Texas Department. of State Health Services
(DSHS), Dr. John Hellerstedt, has determined that COVID-19 continues to represent a
public health disaster within the meaning of Chapter 81 of the Texas Health and Safety
Code; and.
WHEREAS, I have issued executive orders and suspensions of Texas laws in response to
COVID-19, aimed at protecting the health and safety of Texans and ensuring an
effective response to this disaster; and
WHEREAS, I issued Executive Order GA-08 on March 19, 2020, mandating, certain
social -distancing restrictioris.for Texans in accordance with guidelines promulgated by
President Donald J. Trump and the Centers: for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC);
and
WHEREAS, I issued Executive Order GA-14 on March 31, 2020, expanding the social -
distancing: restrictions for Texans based on guidance from health.experts and the
President; and
WHEREAS, I subsequently issued Executive Orders GA- I6:GA-18, GA-2I, GA-23, and
GA-26 from April through early June 2020, aiming to achieve the least restrictive means
of combatting the threat to public health by continuing certain social -distancing
restrictions; while implementing a safe, strategic plan to Open Texas; and
WHEREAS, as Texas reopens in the midst of COVID-19, increased spread is to be
expected, and the key to controlling the spread and keeping Texas residents safe is for all:
Texans to consistently follow good hygiene and social -distancing practices, especially
those set forth in the minimum standard health protocols from DSHS; and
WHEREAS; due to recent substantial increases in COVID-19 positive cases, and
increases in the COVID-19 positivity rate and hospitalizations resulting from COVID-
19, targeted and temporary adjustments to the reopening plan are needed to.achieve the
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least restrictive means for reducing the growing spread of COVID-19 and the resulting -
imminent threat to public health; and to avoid a need for more extreme measures; and
WHEREAS, everyone must act safely, andto that end, this executiveorder and prior
executive orders provide that all persons should follow the health protocols from DSHS,
which whenever achieved will mean compliance with the minimum standards for safely
reopening, but which should not -be used to fault:those who act in good faith but can only
substantially comply with the standards. in light of scarce resources and other extenuating
COVID-19 circumstances; and
WHEREAS, the "governor is responsible for meeting ..... ihe.dangers to the: state and.
people: presented by disasters" under Section 419:011 of the Texas Government Code,
and the legislature has given the governor broad authority to fulfill .that responsibility;
and
WHEREAS, failure to comply with any executive order issued during the COVID-19
disaster is an offense punishable under Section:418.173 by a fine not to exceed $1,000,.
and may be -subject to regulatory enforcement;
NOW, THEREFORE, I; Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, by virtue of the. power and
authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws -of the State of Texas; and in
accordance..with guidance from DSHS Commissioner Dr. Hellersted[ and other medical
advisors, the Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas, the White -House, and the CDC, do
hereby order the following on a statewide basis effective -at noon on June 26;:2020E
Every business establishment in Texas shall operate at no more than -50 percent of
the total listed occupancy of the establishment; provided, however. that:
There is no occupancy limit for the following:,
a. any services listed'by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in its Guidance
On the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce, Version 3.l or any
subsequent version;
b. religious services, including those conductedin churches, congregations,
and ,houses of worship;
c. local government operations, including county and municipal
governmental: operations relating to licensing (including marriage -
licenses), permitting, recordation, and document -filing services, as
determined -by the local government;
d. child-care 'services;
e. youth camps; including.but not limited to those defined as such under
Chapter 141 of the Texas Health and Safety Code; and including :all'
summer camps and other daytime.and overnight camps .for youths; and
f. recreational sports programs for youths and adults;
2. Except as provided:below by paragraph number 5, this.50 percent occupancy
limit does not apply to outdoor areas, events; or establishments, except. that the
following.outdoor areas or outdoor venues
-shall operate at no more than 50
percent -of the normal operating:limits -As determined by the owner
a. professional, collegiate, or similar sporting events;
b. swimming pools;:
c. water parks;
d. museums and libraries;
e. zoos, aquariums, natural caverns, and similar facilities, and
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f. .rodeos and equestrian events;
3. This 50 percent occupancy limit does not apply to the following establishments
that operate with at least six feet of social distancing between work stations:
a. .cosmetology salons, hair salons, barber shops, nail salons/shops, and other
:establishments where licensed cosmetologists or barbers practice their
trade;
b. massage establishments and other facilities where licensed massage
:therapists or other persons licensed or otherwise authorized to practice
.under Chapter 455 of the Texas Occupations Code practice their trade; and
c. other, personal -care and beauty services such as tanning salons, tattoo
studios, piercing: studios, hair removal: services, and hair loss treatment and.
growth services;
4. Amusement parks shall operate at no more than 50 percent of the normal
operating limits as determined by the owner;
5. For any outdoor gathering in excess of 100 people, other than those set forth
above in paragraph numbers 1, 2, or 4, the gathering is prohibited unless the
mayor of the city in which the gathering is held, or the county judge in the case
of a gathering in an unincorporated area, approves of the gathering, and such:
approval can be made subject to certain conditions or restrictions not
inconsistent with this executive order;
6. For dine=in services by restaurants that have less than 51;percent of their gross
receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages, the occupancy limit shall remain
at 75 percent until 12t01 a.m. on June 29, 2020, at which time such restaurants
may only.operate at up to 50 percent of the total listed occupancy of the
restaurant, subject to paragraph number 9-below;
7. People shall not visit bars or similar establishments that hold a permit from the
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) and are not restaurants as
defined above in paragraph number 6; provided, however; that the use by such
bars or similar establishments of-drive-thru, pickup, or delivery options for food
and drinks is allowed to the extent authorized by TABC;
8. People shall not use commercial rafting or tubing services, including rental of
rafts or tubes and transportation of people. for the purpose of rafting or tubing;
9. For any business establishment that is subject to a 50 percent"total listed
occupancy" limit or "normal operating limit;" and that is in a county that
filed with DSHS, and is in compliance with, the requisite attestation form
promulgated by DSHS regarding. minimal cases of COVID-19, the.business
establishment may operate at up to 75 percent of the total listed occupancy or
normal operating limit of the establishment;
10. For purposes of this executive order, facilities with retractable roofs are
considered indoor facilities, whether the roof is opened or closed;
11 Staff members are not included in determining operating levels, except for
manufacturing services and office workers;
12.. Except as provided in this executive order or in the minimum standard health
protocols recommended by DSHS, found at www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus,
people should. not be in groups larger than ten and should maintain six feet of
social distancing from those:not in their group;
13. People over the age of 65 are strongly encouraged to stay at home as much as
possible; to maintain appropriate .distance from any member of the household
who has been out of the residence in the previous 14 days; and, if leaving the
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home, to'irnplement social distancing and to practice good hygiene,
-environmental cleanliness,. and sanitation;
14. In providing or obtaining services, every person (including individuals,
businesses, and:other legal entities) should use good -faith efforts and available
resources to follow the minimum- standard health protocols recommended by
DSHS;
15..Nothing in this executive. order or the DSHS minimum, standards precludes
requiring: a customer to follow additional1ygiene measures when obtaining
services. Individuals are encouraged to wear appropriate face coverings, but no
jurisdiction can impose a civil or criminal penalty for failure to wear a face.
covering;
16. People shall not visit nursing homes, state. supported living centers, assisted
living'facilities, or long-term care facilities unless as determined through
;guidance from the: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
Nursing homes, state supported living centers, assisted living facilities, and
long-term care facilities should follow infection control policies and practices
set forth by HHSC, including minimizing the movement of staff between
:facilities whenever. possible;. and
17. For the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year; public schools may resume
operations for.the summer as provided by, and under the:minimum:standard
health protocols found in, guidance issued'by the Texas Education Agency
(TEA). Private schools and institutions of higher education are encouraged to
establish similar standards. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary,
schools may conduct graduation ceremonies consistent with the minimum
standard.health protocols found in guidance issued by TEA.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary,. the governor may by proclamation
add.to the list of establishments or venues that people shall not visit.
This executive order shall supersede any conflicting order issued'by local officials
in.response to the COVID-1.9 disaster, but only to the.extent that such a local order
restricts services allowed by this executive order; allows gatherings prohibited by
this executive order, or expands the list or scope of services as set forth in this
executive order. Pursuant to Section 418.016(a) of the Texas:Government Code, I
hereby,suspend Sections 4:18.10.15(b) and 418.108 of the Texas Government. Code,
Chapter 81, Subchapter E of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and any other.
relevant statutes,. to the extent necessary to ensure that local off cials do not impose
restriction's in response to the COVID,19 disaster that are inconsistent with this
executive order, provided that local officials may enforce this executive order -as
well as.local restrictions thatare consistent with, this executive order.
All existing state executive orders relating:to COVID-19 are amended to eliminate
confinementIn jail as an available penalty for violating the executive orders. To the
extent any order issued:by local officials in response to:the COVID-19 disaster
would allow confinement in jail as an available penalty for violating a COVID-19-
related order, that order allowing confinement in jail is superseded, and•I hereby
suspend all relevant laws to the extent necessary to ensure that local officials do not
confine people in jail for violating any executive order or local order issued. in
response to the COVID-19 disaster.
This executive order supersedes Executive Order GA-26,, but does not supersede
Executive Orders, GA-10, GA-13, GA-17, GA-19, GA-24, 'GA-25, or GA-27. This
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executive order shall remain in effect .and in full force unless it is modified, amended,
rescinded, or superseded by the governor. This executive order may also be amended by
proclamation of the governor.
Given under my hand this the:26th
day of June, 2020.
GREG AB OTT
Governor
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UTH R. HUGHS
Secretary of State
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July 2; 2020
The Honorable Ruth R. Hughs
.Secretary of State
State Capitol Room 1E.8
.Austin, Texas 78701
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Pursuant to his powers as Governor of the State of Texas, Greg Abbott has issued the following:
Executive Order No. GA-29 relating to the use of face coverings during the
COVID=19 disaster.
The original executive order is attached to this letter of transmittal.
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BY THE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
Executive Department
Austin, Texas
July.2, 2020
EXECUTIVE ORDER
GA 29
Relating to the use of face coverings during the COVID-19 disaster.
WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster pi•oclamation:on,March
13, 2020, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the novel
coronavirus (COVID-19) poses an imminent threat of disaster for all counties in the
State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, in each subsequent month effective through today, I have renewed the
disaster declaration for all Texas counties; and
WHEREAS; the Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services
(DSHS),.Dr. John Hellerstedt, has determined that:COVID-19 continues to represent a
public health disaster within the meaning of Chapter 81 of the Texas Health and Safety
Code; and
WHEREAS, I have issued executive orders and suspensions of Texas laws in response to
COVID-19, aimed at using the least restrictive means available to protect the health and
safety of Texans and ensure an effective response to this disaster; and
WHEREAS, as Texas reopens in the midst of COVID-19, increased spread is to be
expected, and the key to controlling the spread and keeping Texans safe is for all.people
to consistently follow good hygiene and social -distancing practices; and
WHEREAS; due to recent substantial increases in COVID-19 positive cases, and
increases in the COVID49 positivity rate and hospitalizations resulting from COVID-
19, further measures are needed to achieve the least restrictive means for reducing the
growing spread of COVID-19, and to.avoid a need for more extreme.measures; and
WHEREAS, I have joined the medical experts in consistently encouraging people to use
face coverings, and health authorities have repeatedly emphasized that wearing face
coverings is one of the most important and effective tools for reducing the spread of
COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, given the current status of COVID-19 in Texas, requiring the use of face
coverings is a targeted response that can combat the threat to public health:using the:
least restrictive means, and if people follow this requirement, more extreme measures
may be avoided; and -
WHEREAS, wearing a face.covering is importantnot:only to protect oneself, but aIs& to
avoid unknowingly harming fellow Texans; especially given that many people who go
into public may have COVID-19 without knowing it because they have:no symptoms; and
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WHEREAS; the "governor is responsible for meeting ... the dangers to the state and
people presented by disasters" under Section 418.011 of the Texas Government Code;
and the legislature has given the governor broad authority to fulfill that responsibility;
and
WHEREAS, failure to comply with any executive order issued during the COV1D-19
disaster.is an offense punishable under Section 418.1:73 by fine;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, by virtue of the power and
authority vested -in. me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, do hereby order
the following on a statewide basis effective at 12:01 p.m.. on July 3, 2020:
Every person in Texas shall wear a face covering over the nose and mouth when
inside a cohimercial entity or other building or space open to the public, or when
in an outdoor publiaspace; wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social
distancing from another person not in the same household; provided, however,
that this 7 face -covering red iireinent does not -apply to the following:
1. any person younger than 10 years -of age;
2: any person with a medical condition or disability that prevents wearing a
face covering;
3. any person while the person is consuming food or drink, or is seated at a
restaurant to eat. or drink;
4. any person while the person is (a) exercising outdoors or engaging in
physical activity outdoors, and (b) maintaining a safe distance from. other
people not in the: same: household;
5. any person while the person is driving alone or with passengers who are
Part of the same household as the driver;
6. any person obtaining a service that requires temporary removal of the .face
covering for security surveillance, screening, or a need for specific access
to the face, such as while visiting a -bank or while obtaining a personal -
care service involving the face, but only tothe extent necessary for the -
temporary removal;
7. any person while the personis in a swimming pool, lake, or similar body
of water;
8. any person .who 'is voting, assisting a.voter, serving.as a poll watcher, or
actively administering an election, but wearing a face covering is strongly
encouraged;
9. any person who is actively providing or obtaining access to religious
worship, but wearing a face covering is strongly encouraged;
,10. any person while the person is giving a speech -for a broadcast of
audience; or
11. any person in a county (a) that meets the requisite criteria promp
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the Texas. Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) regarding
minimal cases:of COVID-19, and (b) whose county judge has
affirmatively opted -out of this face -covering requirement by filing with
TDEMAe required face -covering attestation form —provided, however,
that wearing a face covering is highly recommended-, and every county is
strongly encouraged to follow these face -covering standards.
Not excepted from this face -covering requirement is any -person attending a
protest or demonstration involving more than 10 people and who is not practicing
safe social'distancing of six feet from other people not in the same household.
TDEM shall maintain on its website a list of counties that are not subject to this
face -covering requirement pursuant to paragraph number 11. The list can be
found at: www.tdem.texas.gov/ga29.
Following a verbal or written warning for a first-time violator of this face -
covering requirement, a person's second: violation shall be punishable.by a fine
not to exceed $250. Each subsequent violation shall be punishable by a fine not to
exceed $250 per violation.
Local law enforcement and other local officials, as appropriate, can and should
enforce:this executive order, Executive Order GA-28, and other effective
executive orders, as well as local restrictions that are consistent with this
executive order and other effective executive orders. But no law enforcement or
other official may detain, arrest, or confine in jail. any person for a violation of this
executive order or for related non -.violent -,.non -felony offenses ihat-are predicated
on a violation of this executive order-, provided, however, that any official with
authority to enforce this executive order may act to enforce trespassing laws and
remove violators at the request of a business establishment or other property
owner.
This executive order hereby prohibits confinement in.jail .as a penalty for the
violation of any face -covering order by any jurisdiction.
Executive Order GA-28 is hereby amended to delete from paragraph. number 15
the phrase: `.,.but no jurisdiction can impose a civil or criminal -penalty for failure
to: wear a face covering:"
The governor may by proclamation amend •this executive order or add to the list of
people to whom this face -covering requirement does not apply.
This executive order does not supersede Executive Orders GA-10, GA-13; GA-17, GA-
19, GA-24, GA-25, GA-27, or GA-28 as amended. This executive order shall remain in
effect and in :full force until modified, amended, rescinded, or superseded by the
governor.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY OF STATE'
2V M e" O'CLOCK
JUL 0 2 1010
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Governor Greg Abbott
July 2, 2020
ATTES BY:
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UTH R.. HUGHS
Secretary of State
Executive Order GA-29
Page 4
Givenunder my hand this the 2nd
day of July, 2020.
GREG A BOTT
Governor
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE
SECRETARY OF STATE
2.Sbfo O'CLOCK
JUL 0 2:2020,
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