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Ex. TX-018 Order Primary source read

Executive Order GA-25

Relating to the closing of county and municipal jails to in-person visitation in response to the COVID-19 disaster

Governor Greg Abbott · Texas (State)

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Jurisdiction
Texas
Level
State
Authority
Tex. Gov't Code ch. 418
Issued
2020-05-22 May 22, 2020
Effective
2020-05-22 (immediately) (read as 2020-05-22)
End
2021-03-10 (rescinded by GA-34 ¶ 8) (read as 2021-03-10)
In force
May 22, 2020 to Mar. 10, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1
Limitation types
Gathering capCourts and public offices
Addressees
  • county and municipal jails
  • every person in Texas
Functions reached
  • CR counseling and visitation (clergy excepted)
  • CT courts and public offices
  • CB
Collection
Texas TX

Operative words

All county and municipal jails are closed to in-person visitation, and every person in Texas shall avoid in-person visitation at closed jails; provided, however, that this restriction does not apply to visitation by (i) an attorney meeting with a client; or (ii) a religious leader or member of the clergy.

Enforcement

§ 418.173 (fine)

Notes

Reaches bail bond, legal-services and nonprofit visitation programs