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Exhibit	Instrument	Issuer	Jurisdiction	Issued	Quarters	Limitations	Grade
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-060	Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott Announces National Guard Deployment in Support of COVID-19 Response'Deployment of three Joint Task Force Brigades (72nd IBCT, 56th IBCT, 176th Engineer Brigade) operating ten general support units; initial…	Governor Greg Abbott (with Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General)	Texas (Governor; Texas National Guard); State levelState	Mar. 27, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4	Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-041	Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott Activates National Guard In Response To COVID-19'Activation of the Texas National Guard 'to be prepared to assist with response efforts for COVID-19'; health-care workers and first…	Governor Greg Abbott	Texas (Governor; Texas Military Department / Texas National Guard); State levelState	Mar. 17, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4	Context (guidance or announcement)Emergency declarationOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-042	Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Announce COVID-19 Mobile Testing Sites'Mobilization of more than 1,200 Guard personnel in 25 mobile testing teams (45 members each) to sites identified by DSHS, in support of TDEM…	Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas National Guard (Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General)	Texas (Governor; Texas National Guard; Texas Department of State Health Services; Texas Division of Emergency Management); State levelState	Apr. 20, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4	Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-061	Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott Waives Health Care Fees For Incarcerated Texans In TDCJ Facilities'TDCJ directed to temporarily suspend inmate fees for health care services related to COVID-19	Governor Greg Abbott	Texas (Governor; Texas Department of Criminal Justice); State levelState	Mar. 20, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-062	Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Launch Disinfection Mission For Nursing Facilities'Activation of Guard Facilities Disinfection Teams (Joint Task Force 176) to disinfect nursing homes in coordination with HHSC; recital of…	Governor Greg Abbott (with Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris)	Texas (Governor; Texas National Guard; Health and Human Services Commission); State levelState	May 13, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-010	Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Cosmetology Salons/Hair Salons (revised May 5, 2020)Minimum Standard Health Protocols - Checklist for Cosmetology Salons/Hair Salons	Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation	Texas; Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas, posted and applied by TDLR (cosmetology program)State	May 5, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-011	Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Barber Shops (revised May 5, 2020)Minimum Standard Health Protocols - Checklist for Barber Shops	Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR	Texas; Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas, posted and applied by TDLR (barber program)State	May 5, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-012	Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Nail Salons (revised May 5, 2020)Minimum Standard Health Protocols - Checklist for Nail Salons	Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR	Texas; Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas, posted and applied by TDLR (cosmetology program, nail salons)State	May 5, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-073	Minimum 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 Schools	Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR	Texas; Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas, applied by TDLR (driver education and safety program)State	May 26, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Context (guidance or announcement)Capacity limitWorkplace rules	Confirmed from a secondary source
Ex. AGY-ST-ALCOHOL-018	TABC News Release, Restaurants and Certain Bars Can Now Mix Drinks On Premise and Sell To GoRestaurants and Certain Bars Can Now Mix Drinks On Premise and Sell To Go	Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (announcing the Governor's statutory waiver)	Texas (State alcoholic-beverage regulator)Sector regulator	June 27, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureAlcohol and barsOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-002	News release, 'Texas State Parks Temporarily Close to the Public'Texas State Parks Temporarily Close to the Public	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, at the direction of Governor Greg Abbott	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (State agency)State	Apr. 7, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureTravel and quarantine	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-013	Commissioner's Bulletin # B-0005-20 (updated March 19, 2020)COVID-19 testing and preparation	Commissioner of Insurance Kent Sullivan (with Governor Greg Abbott)	Texas; Texas Department of Insurance (State insurance regulator)Sector regulator	Mar. 11, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-022	Commissioner's Bulletin # B-0020-21Lifting of COVID-19 statutory suspensions	Commissioner of Insurance	Texas; Texas Department of InsuranceSector regulator	July 22, 2021	2021 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Health care ordersOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-BOARDS-051	TDLR Massage Therapy program page as captured Apr. 27, 2020: 'Texas Massage Establishments Closed From March 20 to April 3'; 'Clarification of Massage Therapy Services Allowed' (medical necessity only under GA-15 and GA-16); continuing education waived; remote instructionTDLR massage-therapy COVID-19 closure and medical-necessity guidance (Mar. 20 - Apr. 27, 2020)	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (licensing authority for massage therapists and massage establishments under Tex. Occ. Code ch. 455); State levelSector regulator	Apr. 27, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureHealth care ordersOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-015	Commissioner's Bulletin # B-0008-20COVID-19: Suspension of certain licensing requirements and fees	Commissioner of Insurance	Texas; Texas Department of InsuranceSector regulator	Mar. 24, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Other	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-LOCAL-DISTRICTS-AUTHORITIES-045	Message to HISD parents regarding COVID-19 (Mar. 12, 2020)Closure of all schools and district offices March 13 through March 30, 2020	Houston ISD (Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan)	Houston Independent School District, Texas (independent school district)City	Mar. 12, 2020		Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureSchools and child care	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-001	News release, 'Texas State Parks, TPWD Facilities Limit Operations' (closure of park headquarters, visitor centers, park stores, law-enforcement and boat-registration offices to the public)Texas State Parks to Close Public-Serving Facilities and Programs Starting at 12 p.m. March 19; Law Enforcement, Boat Registration Offices…	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (State agency)State	Mar. 19, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCourts and public officesOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-003	News release, 'Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-Use' (conditions of reopening)Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-Use	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (State agency)State	Apr. 20, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitGathering capFace-covering requirement	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-004	News release, 'Texas State Parks to Allow Limited Overnight Camping Starting May 18'Texas State Parks to Allow Limited Overnight Camping Starting May 18	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Carter Smith, Executive Director)	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (State agency)State	May 6, 2020	2020 Q2	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitFace-covering requirement	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-ALCOHOL-005	TABC Industry Notice, Qualifying as a Restaurant Under GA-28Industry Notice to Businesses That Sell Directly to Consumers: Qualifying as a Restaurant Under GA-28	Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission	Texas (State alcoholic-beverage regulator)Sector regulator	Aug. 25, 2020	2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1	Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureCapacity limitAlcohol and bars	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-007	Press release: TDLR Takes Action in Response to COVID-19 Threat (temporary distance education; cancellation of licensed combative sports events; advisory board meetings cancelled)TDLR Takes Action in Response to COVID-19 Threat: Agency Approves Temporary Distance Learning, Cancels Events and Meetings	Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Executive Director Brian E. Francis)	Texas; Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationSector regulator	Mar. 13, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Gathering capSchools and child careEvents and venuesOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-013	Impact of COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions (posted Apr. 3, 2020; archived Apr. 6, 2020)Impact of COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions	Texas Real Estate Commission	Texas; Texas Real Estate CommissionSector regulator	Apr. 3, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q3	Context (guidance or announcement)Courts and public officesOther	Primary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-014	FAQ: What special disclosures or duties are required related to COVID-19? (archived Sept. 9, 2020)What special disclosures or duties are required related to COVID-19?	Texas Real Estate Commission	Texas; Texas Real Estate CommissionSector regulator	Sept. 9, 2020	2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q4	Context (guidance or announcement)Other	Primary source read

Governor Greg Abbott (with Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General), Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott Announces National Guard Deployment in Support of COVID-19 Response' (Mar. 27, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-060)
Governor Greg Abbott, Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott Activates National Guard In Response To COVID-19' (Mar. 17, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-041)
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas National Guard (Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris, Adjutant General), Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Announce COVID-19 Mobile Testing Sites' (Apr. 20, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-042)
Governor Greg Abbott, Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott Waives Health Care Fees For Incarcerated Texans In TDCJ Facilities' (Mar. 20, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-061)
Governor Greg Abbott (with Maj. Gen. Tracy Norris), Governor's release, 'Governor Abbott, Texas National Guard Launch Disinfection Mission For Nursing Facilities' (May 13, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-CORRECTIONS-EMA-GUARD-062)
Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Cosmetology Salons/Hair Salons (revised May 5, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-010)
Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Barber Shops (revised May 5, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-011)
Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR, Minimum Standard Health Protocols: Checklist for Nail Salons (revised May 5, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-012)
Governor Greg Abbott (Strike Force to Open Texas); TDLR, Minimum 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) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-073)
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (announcing the Governor's statutory waiver), TABC News Release, Restaurants and Certain Bars Can Now Mix Drinks On Premise and Sell To Go (June 27, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-ALCOHOL-018)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, at the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, News release, 'Texas State Parks Temporarily Close to the Public' (Apr. 7, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-002)
Commissioner of Insurance Kent Sullivan (with Governor Greg Abbott), Commissioner's Bulletin # B-0005-20 (updated March 19, 2020) (Mar. 11, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-013)
Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner's Bulletin # B-0020-21 (July 22, 2021) (Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-022)
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, TDLR Massage Therapy program page as captured Apr. 27, 2020: 'Texas Massage Establishments Closed From March 20 to April 3'; 'Clarification of Massage Therapy Services Allowed' (medical necessity only under GA-15 and GA-16); continuing education waived; remote instruction (Ex. AGY-ST-HEALTH-BOARDS-051)
Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner's Bulletin # B-0008-20 (Mar. 24, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-015)
Houston ISD (Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan), Message to HISD parents regarding COVID-19 (Mar. 12, 2020) (Ex. AGY-LOCAL-DISTRICTS-AUTHORITIES-045)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, News release, 'Texas State Parks, TPWD Facilities Limit Operations' (closure of park headquarters, visitor centers, park stores, law-enforcement and boat-registration offices to the public) (Mar. 19, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-001)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, News release, 'Texas State Parks Reopen for Day-Use' (conditions of reopening) (Apr. 20, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-003)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (Carter Smith, Executive Director), News release, 'Texas State Parks to Allow Limited Overnight Camping Starting May 18' (May 6, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-AGRICULTURE-PARKS-WILDLIFE-004)
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, TABC Industry Notice, Qualifying as a Restaurant Under GA-28 (Aug. 25, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-ALCOHOL-005)
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Executive Director Brian E. Francis), Press release: TDLR Takes Action in Response to COVID-19 Threat (temporary distance education; cancellation of licensed combative sports events; advisory board meetings cancelled) (Mar. 13, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-007)
Texas Real Estate Commission, Impact of COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions (posted Apr. 3, 2020; archived Apr. 6, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-013)
Texas Real Estate Commission, FAQ: What special disclosures or duties are required related to COVID-19? (archived Sept. 9, 2020) (Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-014)

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