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Ex. SEC-15-090TEA Public Health Planning Guidance for the 2020-21 school year (July 7, 2020; on-campus instruction with masks required; parental choice of remote; attendance-funding flexibility of July 14-17, 2020 for up to eight weeks of remote instruction), and the Aug. 5 and Aug. 19, 2021 public health guidance (mask provision not enforced during the GA-38 litigation)TEA SY 2020-21 Public Health Planning Guidance and 2021-22 updatesTexas Education Agency (Commissioner Mike Morath)TexasSector regulatorJuly 7, 20202020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. DUT-TX-009Declaration of Public Health Disaster (March 19, 2020), renewed at 30-day intervalsDeclaration of Public Health DisasterCommissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services (John Hellerstedt, M.D.)TexasStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStanding dutyConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-AUS-029Notice of Rules: Health Authority Rules of December 15, 2020Health Authority Rules of December 15, 2020 (face coverings; site rules; continuing through April 15, 2021)Austin-Travis County Health Authority (Dr. Mark Escott)City of Austin, TexasCityDec. 15, 20202020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2Gathering capFace-covering requirementSchools and child careWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-SAT-001Public Health Emergency Declaration No. 1 and application for temporary restraining order (City release of March 2, 2020)City of San Antonio issues Public Health Emergency Declaration and sought temporary restraining order to keep quarantine in effect for…Mayor Ron Nirenberg (City news release describing Public Health Emergency Declaration No. 1)City of San Antonio, TexasCityMar. 2, 2020Emergency declarationQuarantine and isolationConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-DFW-056Declaration of Public Health EmergencyDeclaration of Local Disaster and Public Health Emergency (Mar. 13, 2020)Mayor Betsy Price (emergency management director)City of Fort Worth, TexasCityMar. 13, 20202020 Q2Emergency declarationConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-HOU-044Release: Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Declare Public Health Emergency Due to COVID-19Mayor's proclamation of a Local State of Disaster Due to a Public Health Emergency; Rodeo closed; City events cancelledMayor Sylvester Turner (Office of the Mayor release)City of Houston, TexasCityMar. 11, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationEvents and venuesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-073Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Driving Schools (classroom occupancy 25 percent from May 26, 2020; 50 percent; 75 percent from Oct. 13, 2020; six-foot distancing except in-car instruction and DPS road tests)Minimum Standard Health Protocols - Checklist for Driving SchoolsGovernor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLRTexas; Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas, applied by TDLR (driver education and safety program)StateMay 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitWorkplace rulesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-DFW-059Fourth Amended Declaration of Public Health EmergencyFourth Amended Declaration (Mar. 21, 2020)Mayor Betsy PriceCity of Fort Worth, TexasCityMar. 21, 20202020 Q2Business closureCapacity limitGathering capConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-DFW-063Seventh Amended Declaration of Public Health EmergencySeventh Amended Declaration (Apr. 23, 2020; Retail-to-Go under GA-16)Mayor Betsy PriceCity of Fort Worth, TexasCityApr. 23, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitGathering capConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-BOARDS-044Emergency rules adopted Mar. 24, 2020 to enforce Executive Order GA-09 (postponement of surgeries and procedures not immediately medically necessary), 22 TAC § 190.8 (Violation Guidelines)TMB Passes Emergency Rules to Enforce Gov. Abbott's Executive Order GA-09 (Mar. 24, 2020)Texas Medical Board, Executive CommitteeTexas Medical Board; State levelSector regulatorMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Business closureHealth care ordersConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-BOARDS-047Emergency amendments to 22 TAC § 174.5 (issuance of prescriptions during the COVID-19 disaster), adopted June 5, 2020TMB Adopts Emergency Rule Related to Issuance of Prescriptions (June 5, 2020)Texas Medical Board, Executive Committee (with advice and direction from the Governor's Office)Texas Medical Board; State levelSector regulatorJune 5, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Health care ordersOtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-12-GM-074KUT 90.5 (Austin), "Austin Cancels SXSW Amid COVID-19 Concerns" (Mar. 6, 2020), quoting Mayor Adler, Judge Eckhardt, Dr. Escott and SXSW's statement (text of the page rendered to PDF)SXSW 2020 Conference and Festivals and SXSW EDU (interactive, film and music; the marketing, media and technology industries' spring…SXSW, LLCAustin (Austin Convention Center and venues citywide), TXOrganizerMar. 6, 2020Organizer noticeConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-12-GM-075KUT 90.5 (Austin), "SXSW's Cancellation Is An 'Economic Shock' For Austin" (Mar. 9, 2020): Greyhill Advisors' $355.9 million 2019 impact estimate (text of the page rendered to PDF)SXSW 2020 Conference and Festivals and SXSW EDU (interactive, film and music; the marketing, media and technology industries' spring…SXSW, LLCAustin (Austin Convention Center and venues citywide), TXOrganizerMar. 9, 2020Organizer noticeConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-21-GM-010SBF NAPT NASDPTS NSTA Change 2021 Conference PlansNAPT Conference & Trade Show (National Association for Pupil Transportation; district and contractor fleet managers, suppliers)National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT)2020 edition planned for fall 2020 (city not verified); Grand Rapids (2021, scheduled November 5-9, 2021, replaced by 'NAPT ACTS! The Road Show' beginning in Houston October 18-20, 2021), MI (2021); TX (2021 ROAD SHOW)OrganizerMay 28, 20212021 Q2Organizer noticeConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-UTILITIES-HOUSING-AG-074Commissioner's Bulletin B-0007-20COVID-19: Claim-handling deadlines and premium paymentsTexas Department of Insurance, Commissioner Kent SullivanTexas (Insurance Commissioner)Sector regulatorMar. 23, 20202020 Q22020 Q3OtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-AUS-089Austin ISD announcement 'Masks Mandated at Austin ISD' (August 9, 2021)Austin ISD requirement that students, staff and visitors wear face masks on school properties from August 11, 2021Austin ISD Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde (announced at the Board of Trustees meeting of August 9, 2021; Board President Geronimo Rodriguez quoted)Austin Independent School District (Travis County, Texas)CityAug. 9, 20212021 Q3Face-covering requirementSchools and child careConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-HOU-045Release: City Extends Emergency Disaster Declaration; Mayor Turner Cancels City Events Through AprilCity Council indefinitely extends the proclamation of local disaster (15-1); City events cancelled through AprilHouston City Council and Mayor (Office of the Mayor release)City of Houston, TexasCityMar. 17, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationEvents and venuesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-HOU-075Fort Bend County 'Government Orders' index, page 1 (captured June 16, 2021)Government Orders index page 1Fort Bend County (coronavirus.fortbendcountytx.gov)Fort Bend County, TexasCountyJune 16, 2021OtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-HOU-076Fort Bend County 'Government Orders' index, page 3 (captured Aug. 2, 2021)Government Orders index page 3Fort Bend CountyFort Bend County, TexasCountyAug. 2, 2021OtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-HOU-080Fort Bend County 'Government Orders' index, page 2 (captured Aug. 2, 2021)Government Orders index page 2Fort Bend CountyFort Bend County, TexasCountyAug. 2, 2021OtherConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-01-GM-027Organizer noticeAmerican Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2020American Heart AssociationDallas (as scheduled), TXOrganizerOrganizer noticeConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-11-GM-007LandLine GATS 2020 CanceledGreat American Trucking Show (GATS)Randall-Reilly LLC (Tuscaloosa, AL)Dallas, TXOrganizerJune 1, 20202020 Q2Organizer noticeConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-11-GM-008LandLine Truck Shows 2021 OutlookGreat American Trucking Show (GATS)Randall-Reilly LLC (Tuscaloosa, AL)Dallas, TXOrganizerFeb. 1, 20212021 Q1Organizer noticeConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-11-GM-036FleetOwner ACT Expo GATS 2020 CanceledGreat American Trucking Show (GATS)Randall-Reilly LLC (Tuscaloosa, AL)Dallas, TXOrganizerMay 4, 20202020 Q2Organizer noticeConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. SEC-11-GM-050LandLine MATS Moved To 2022 Truck Shows 2021Great American Trucking Show (GATS)Randall-Reilly LLC (Tuscaloosa, AL)Dallas, TXOrganizerApr. 28, 20212021 Q2Organizer noticeConfirmed from a secondary source

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