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City of Plainview NEWS
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Plainview, TX 79072
May 21, 2020
Hale County, City of Plainview Issue Resolutions to Adopt
Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-23
Pursuant to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-23, City of Plainview
Mayor Wendell Dunlap issued a Resolution adopting the Governor’s Executive Order for
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residents of Hale County effective Thursday, May 21 at 12:00 a.m. and extending to
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Tuesday, June 9. Hale County Judge David Mull and Commissioner’s Court will
consider similar action at their next work session.
The Resolution maintains the original conditions of the Disaster Declaration established
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on March 31 with updates per the Governor’s Executive Order and specific
recommendations to safely re-open Hale County for business while still mitigating the
spread of COVID-19.
The Resolution may be ratified by action of the Hale County Commissioners Court and
the Plainview City Council.
The second phase of Texas Reopening include:
Monday, May 18th
▪Gyms, exercise facilities (previously announced May 5)
▪Hair salons, barbershops (previously announced May 5)
▪Non-essential manufacturers and other offices (previously announced May 5)
▪NEW - Massage and personal care businesses (includes tattoo and piercing studios,
laser hair removal, hair loss treatment)
▪NEW – Child care centers
▪NEW – Youth clubs (YMCA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc.)
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Friday, May 22
▪Restaurants at 50 percent capacity
▪Bars, tasting rooms, and similar establishments at 25 percent capacity
▪Bowling alleys, Bingo halls, skating rinks, and simulcasting at 25 percent capacity
▪Rodeo, equestrian events
▪Drive-In Concerts, provided participants stay in their car
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Friday, May 29
▪Zoos
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Sunday, May 31
▪Professional sports without in-person spectators
▪Day/overnight youth camps
▪Youth sports
Monday, June 1st
▪School districts can hold summer school if following social distancing guidelines
Under the current orders, interactive amusement venues such as video arcades,
amusement parks and water parks remain closed. Nursing homes and assisted living
facilities are still closed to visitors and the public.
Social distancing of 10 or less people is still required and those who are 65 years and
older or those with compressed immunome systems are asked to stay home as much
as possible.
A copy of the Governor’s Executive Order GA-23 and a link to the requirement checklist
for businesses, customers and more can be found at www.plainviewtx.org and click on
the blue box “COVID-19 Information”.
Please wash your hands, practice social distancing and if you are experiencing COVID-
19 symptoms (shortness of breath, fever and coughing), contact your
physician. Residents are encouraged to stay home when possible and do their part to
limit the spread of COVID-19.
For more information, contact Jack McCasland at the Plainview / Hale County Health
Department at (806) 293-1359 or visit the website: www.plainviewtx.org/COVID19.