All commercial and nonprofit entities that deal directly with the public must “develop and implement” policies requiring face coverings for employees and visitors.
COVID-19
Democrat Official Calls for Statewide Shutdown and Mask Mandate
Dallas’ county judge is pushing to bring back shelter-in-place, and to mandate all Texans wear masks.
Don’t Panic: DFW Hospitals Can Handle Coronavirus Caseload
“The virus has created increased hospitalizations over the past two weeks, but we have capacity in North Texas in our hospitals.”
Commentary: Viral Pandemic Exposed Poor Cash Management in Government
“The federal government shouldn’t reward local governments’ bad budgetary behavior by bailing them out. The pandemic only highlighted this problem—it didn’t create it.”
A Second Shutdown? Abbott Closes Bars, Other Businesses
The announcement comes just one day after Texas’ Governor announced a “temporary pause” on further phases of reopening.
Dickey: Texas GOP Convention as Scheduled, Masks Optional
“As I’ve said all along, people are welcome to wear masks if they wish, and they’re welcome not to wear masks.”
Abbott Announces ‘Temporary Pause’ on Reopening Texas, Reimplements Restrictions for Some Hospitals
“This temporary pause will help our state corral the spread until we can safely enter the next phase of opening our state for business.”
Collin County Patriots Host Runoff Candidate Forum
The conservative club formerly known as the McKinney Tea Party gave local voters a chance to hear from GOP judicial candidates before going to the polls starting next week.
Commentary: Bryan and College Station, A Tale of Two Cities
Two neighboring cities take different paths on budgets and property taxes.
No Mask Mandate for Denton County
Public health director says county’s hospital infrastructure has plenty of capacity for coronavirus patients.