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Ex. MET-AUS-035Travis County Declaration of Disaster Due to Public Health EmergencyDeclaration of local state of disaster based on public health emergency (SXSW and the Spring Festival period recited)Travis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyMar. 6, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-034Health Authority Order of Control Measures for Healthcare FacilitiesControl measures on all healthcare facilities in Travis County (signage, sanitizer, symptom screening of every employee, patient, visitor…Austin-Travis County Health Authority (Mark E. Escott, MD, MPH, Medical Director and Interim Health Authority)Travis County, Texas (all healthcare facilities)CountyMar. 13, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-077Order Declaring a Local State of Disaster for Williamson County, TexasDeclaration of a local state of disaster for Williamson CountyWilliamson County Judge Bill Gravell, Jr.Williamson County, TexasCountyMar. 14, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-036County Judge Order 2020-1 (per file name; DocuSign envelope 37538C6F)Order prohibiting Community Gatherings of 250 persons or moreTravis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyMar. 14, 20202020 Q2Gathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-069Hays County Local Disaster DeclarationDeclaration of a local state of disaster for Hays CountyHays County Judge Ruben BecerraHays County, TexasCountyMar. 15, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-063Travis County Judge memorandum to Travis County employees on temporary teleworking arrangements (March 16, 2020)Directive implementing temporary teleworking for County employees whose duties are conducive to working from homeTravis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, Texas (County government workforce)CountyMar. 16, 20202020 Q2Telework mandatePrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-070Order by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra (1st COVID-19 order; March 17, 2020)Order prohibiting Community Gatherings of ten or more persons anywhere within Hays CountyHays County Judge Ruben BecerraHays County, Texas (county-wide; stricter municipal orders control within city limits)CountyMar. 17, 20202020 Q2Gathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-0712nd Order Related to COVID-19 by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra (March 19, 2020)2nd Order Related to COVID-19 (content not readable)Hays County Judge Ruben BecerraHays County, TexasCountyMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-AUS-037County Judge Order of March 20, 2020 (Order 2020-3 per file name; County Clerk recording no. 202080456)Order prohibiting social gatherings of more than 10 people; closing common dining areas and bars; suspending local deadlinesTravis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyMar. 20, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsCourts and public officesSupply chainPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-091County Judge Order of March 20, 2020 (duplicate scan of Ex. MET-AUS-037; County Clerk recording no. 202080456)Order prohibiting social gatherings of more than 10 people; closing common dining areas and bars (duplicate of Ex. MET-AUS-037)Travis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyMar. 20, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-038County Judge Order No. 2020-04: Related to Declaration regarding COVID-19 Response and PreparednessOrder prohibiting social gatherings of more than 10; Critical Infrastructure obligations (Exhibit B); closure of common dining areas and…Travis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyMar. 21, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesSupply chainPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-039County Judge Order No. 2020-5: Relating to the Declaration regarding COVID-19 (Stay Home - Work Safe)Stay Home - Work Safe Order (shelter in place; non-essential business must cease; gatherings and travel prohibited)Travis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capTravel and quarantineCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-0723rd Order Related to COVID-19 by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra: 'Stay at Home, Work Safe'Stay at Home, Work Safe Order (stay home; non-essential businesses cease; travel prohibited; household isolation; elder-care visitor ban…Hays County Judge Ruben BecerraHays County, Texas (county-wide; stricter municipal orders control within city limits)CountyMar. 25, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capTravel and quarantineHealth care ordersCurfew and hoursQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-065Notification to use Fabric Face Coverings in Public Settings - April 6, 2020 DirectivesNotification and directives recommending fabric face coverings in public settings for the public and for Critical Infrastructure and…Travis County (Office of the County Judge) with the Austin-Travis County Health Authority; issued under Stay Home Order 2020-5Travis County and City of Austin, TexasCountyApr. 6, 20202020 Q2Face-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-033Health Authority Order of Control Measures for Vulnerable Populations at Long-Term Care Facilities and/or Nursing Homes (facility-directed template)Control measures on long-term care facilities and nursing homes (signage, sanitizer, entry screening, critical-assistance visitors only…Austin-Travis County Health Authority (Mark E. Escott, MD, MPH, Interim Health Authority)Austin and Travis County, Texas (long-term care facilities and nursing homes)CountyApr. 7, 20202020 Q2Health care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-057County Judge Order No. 2020-6 Relating to Notices to Vacate, Eviction Proceedings in response to COVID-19Order prohibiting the issuance of notices to vacate and related landlord actions (through May 8, 2020)Travis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyApr. 10, 20202020 Q2Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-040County Judge Order No. 2020-7: Relating to the Declaration regarding COVID-19 (Stay Home - Work Safe)Stay Home - Work Safe Order (extension to May 8, 2020; face-covering requirements; all gatherings prohibited)Travis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyApr. 13, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementTravel and quarantineHealth care ordersCourts and public officesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-041County Judge Order 2020-8, Relating to the Declaration regarding COVID-19 (Stay Home Order Consistent with and Guidance Beyond Governor's Executive Orders)Stay Home Order Consistent with and Guidance Beyond Governor's Executive Orders (May 8 to June 15, 2020)Travis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyMay 8, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-064County Judge Order No. 2020-9 Relating to Notices to Vacate, Eviction Proceedings in response to COVID-19Order prohibiting the issuance of notices to vacate and related landlord actions (through June 1, 2020)Travis County Judge Sarah EckhardtTravis County, TexasCountyMay 8, 20202020 Q2Courts and public officesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-042County Judge Order 2020-12: Mandatory Health & Safety Policies for Commercial Entities, Supplemental to Order No. 2020-11, COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines and OrderMandatory Health and Safety Policies for Commercial Entities (face coverings of employees and visitors)Travis County Judge Samuel T. BiscoeTravis County, Texas (including all municipalities within the county listed in Exhibit A)CountyJune 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Emergency declarationFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-0734th Order Related to COVID-19 by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra4th Order: continuation of the local disaster; mandatory Health and Safety Policies for commercial entities (face coverings); face coverings…Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra (Emergency Management Director)Hays County, TexasCountyJune 18, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Emergency declarationFace-covering requirementWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-043County Judge Order 2020-13: Relating to the Declaration regarding COVID-19 (Gatherings of Individuals Order)Gatherings of Individuals Order (outdoor gatherings over 100 prohibited; socializing in groups over 10 prohibited; outdoor venues at 50…Travis County Judge Samuel T. BiscoeTravis County, TexasCountyJune 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Emergency declarationCapacity limitGathering capEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-0851st Amendment to 4th Order Related to COVID-19 by Hays County Judge Ruben BecerraAmendment continuing the 4th Order through July 20, 2020 and prohibiting outdoor gatherings of 100 or more in the unincorporated areas of…Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra (Emergency Management Director)Hays County, Texas (unincorporated areas for the gathering rule; county-wide continuation of the 4th Order)CountyJune 26, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Gathering capFace-covering requirementEvents and venuesWorkplace rulesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-027Health Authority Order of Control Measures for In-Person School Campus InstructionOrder barring on-campus, face-to-face instruction and extracurricular activities in all public and private schools in Travis County until…Austin-Travis County Health Authority (Mark E. Escott, MD, MPH, Interim Health Authority)Travis County, Texas (all independent school districts and private schools operating in Travis County)CountyJuly 14, 20202020 Q3Business closureSchools and child careEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-074Resolution continuing the County Judge's Declaration of Local Disaster (July 14, 2020)Resolution continuing the Hays County local state of disaster for not more than 62 daysHays County Commissioners Court (Judge Ruben Becerra presiding; attested by County Clerk Elaine Cardenas)Hays County, TexasCountyJuly 14, 20202020 Q3Emergency declarationPrimary source read