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Outdoor Gatherings Order

Order of County Judge Lina Hidalgo: Outdoor Gatherings Order

County Judge Lina Hidalgo · Harris County, Texas (County)

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Jurisdiction
Harris County, Texas · Houston · Texas
Level
County
Authority
Tex. Gov't Code ch. 418; amended GA-28
Issued
2020-07-03 July 3, 2020
Effective
on signing (read as 2020-07-03)
End
2020-08-26 11:59 p.m. (read as 2020-08-26)
In force
July 3, 2020 to Aug. 26, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q3
Limitation types
Gathering capEvents and venuesCourts and public offices
Addressees
  • all persons in Harris County
  • organizers of outdoor gatherings
  • trustees and bidders at the July 7, 2020 real-property sales
Functions reached
  • GATH events
  • MK
  • CL foreclosure sales
  • CB
Collection
Houston MET-HOU

Operative words

Outdoor gatherings estimated to be in excess of 10 people are prohibited, consistent with amended Executive Order GA-28. a. This prohibition includes the gathering of people for sales of real property pursuant to Section 51.002 of the Texas Property Code, Section 34.01 of the Texas Property Tax Code, Section 34.041 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code on July 7, 2020 at the Bayou City Event Center.

Enforcement

Tex. Gov't Code 418.173 (fine up to $1,000) via GA-28

Notes

Exceptions track GA-28 (CISA services, religious services, local government, child care, youth camps, sports, pools, museums, zoos, rodeos, amusement parks); fireworks viewing only from vehicles