Below are some important dates you need to know on how Texas will Re-Open:
April 20, 2020:
Texas state parks will be reopened. Abbott added that visitors will not be allowed to gather in groups larger than five people and must maintain social distancing. Park visitors will be required to wear protective masks. "Your physical and mental health are important especially in times like these. Going to parks is an effective way to address those needs, so state parks will be reopened beginning this coming Monday," Abbott said.
April 24, 2020
Retailers will now be allowed to offer "to-go" options for customers. "Retailers create so many jobs," Abbott said. "This temporary plan allows customers to access more retailers while minimizing contact with others."
April 27, 2020
Additional openings and restrictions are slated to be loosened. "We will introduce a phased-in strategy to open Texas in a safe way. It will require comprehensive testing and assurances of hospital readiness for COVID-19 patients,"Abbott said. "It will focus on containing the risk of the surge of COVID-19 and protecting our most vulnerable residents."
Abbott added that revised plans will be announced on April 27. "We will consider the possibility of opening more businesses, like restaurants, movie theaters. We will also consider expanding elective surgeries."
April 30, 2020
The state's stay-at-home order is scheduled to expire.
Closure order for remainder of 2019-2020 school year
Abbott has extended the closure order for all Texas schools and colleges for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year.
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