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Ex. MET-SAT-050 Order Primary source read

Executive Order NW-16

Executive Order NW-16 of County Judge Nelson W. Wolff

County Judge Nelson W. Wolff · Bexar County, Texas (County)

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Jurisdiction
Bexar County, Texas · San Antonio · Texas
Level
County
Authority
Tex. Gov't Code 418.108(b), (g); GA-28, GA-30 and GA-32 as incorporated; TABC opt-in under GA-32
Issued
2020-10-15 Oct. 15, 2020
Effective
2020-10-15 5:00 p.m.; bars 2020-10-20 12:00 p.m. (read as 2020-10-15)
End
Until 14 days after the statewide emergency ends by its terms; rescinded by NW-17 November 25, 2020 (read as 2020-11-25)
In force
Oct. 15, 2020 to Nov. 25, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q4
Limitation types
Capacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirementHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsCourts and public officesWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • bars and TABC permittees
  • restaurants
  • every person 10 years or older
  • all commercial entities serving the public
  • landlords
Functions reached
  • BA at 50 percent with conditions
  • DR at 75 percent
  • GATH
  • MASK
  • EMP
  • PM
Collection
San Antonio MET-SAT

Operative words

Effective as of 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 and following approval of Bexar County's request to opt-in by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), bars and similar establishments that hold a permit from TABC and are not restaurants... [may offer on-premises] services at up to 50 percent of the total listed indoor occupancy... Require that patrons to wear face coverings consistently and correctly if not actively [eating or drinking]... Bars and similar establishments must post the Health and Safety Policy... [restaurants] may operate at up to 75 percent... Large gatherings or events estimated to be in excess of 10 people outdoors are prohibited.

Enforcement

Fine not to exceed $1,000 for each violation

Notes

The first order to run until 14 days after the State emergency ends rather than to a fixed date.