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Ex. DUT-TX-011Tex. Gov't Code §§ 418.018(c) and 418.108(g)Movement of People; Declaration of Local Disaster (control of movement of persons and occupancy of premises)Texas Legislature (Government Code ch. 418)TexasStateSept. 1, 19872020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyStay-at-homeBusiness closureCapacity limitTravel and quarantineStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TX-002Tex. Health & Safety Code §§ 81.081 and 81.082Department's Duty; Administration of Control MeasuresTexas Legislature (Health and Safety Code ch. 81, Subchapter E, Control)TexasStateSept. 1, 19892020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TX-003Tex. Health & Safety Code § 81.083Application of Control Measures to IndividualTexas Legislature (Health and Safety Code ch. 81, Subchapter E)TexasStateSept. 1, 19892020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TX-005Tex. Health & Safety Code § 81.085Area Quarantine; Criminal PenaltyTexas Legislature (Health and Safety Code ch. 81, Subchapter E)TexasStateSept. 1, 19892020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyBusiness closureGathering capQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TX-007Tex. Health & Safety Code § 121.024Duties (of a health authority)Texas Legislature (Health and Safety Code ch. 121, Local Public Health Reorganization Act)TexasStateSept. 1, 19892020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyQuarantine and isolationStanding dutyPrimary source read
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. AGY-LOCAL-DISTRICTS-AUTHORITIES-045Message to HISD parents regarding COVID-19 (Mar. 12, 2020)Closure of all schools and district offices March 13 through March 30, 2020Houston ISD (Interim Superintendent Grenita Lathan)Houston Independent School District, Texas (independent school district)CityMar. 12, 2020Context (guidance or announcement)Business closureSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS-007Press 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 MeetingsTexas Department of Licensing and Regulation (Executive Director Brian E. Francis)Texas; Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationSector regulatorMar. 13, 20202020 Q22020 Q3Context (guidance or announcement)Gathering capSchools and child careEvents and venuesOtherPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-EDUCATION-HIGHER-ED-062UIL COVID-19 Information: suspension of all UIL sanctioned contests (March 13-19, 2020) and cancellation of spring activities (April 17, 2020)Suspension and then cancellation of all UIL athletic and academic contests for spring 2020 following GA-08 and GA-16University Interscholastic League (Executive Director Charles Breithaupt)University Interscholastic League (a part of The University of Texas at Austin, Tex. Educ. Code s. 33.083); State levelStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Gathering capSchools and child careEvents and venuesConfirmed from a secondary source
Ex. MET-DFW-003Amended Order of County Judge Clay JenkinsAmended Order (Community Gatherings of 50; restaurants take-out only; bars closed)Dallas County Judge Clay JenkinsDallas County, TexasCountyMar. 16, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capSchools and child careHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-DFW-004Amended Order of County Judge Clay JenkinsAmended Order (Recreational Gatherings of 10; gyms closed; county tax and passport offices closed)Dallas County Judge Clay JenkinsDallas County, TexasCountyMar. 18, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsCourts and public officesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. DUT-TX-008DSHS News Release, 'Texas Health Commissioner Declares Public Health Disaster' (March 19, 2020)Texas Health Commissioner Declares Public Health Disaster: Calls on Texans to stay home and limit gatherings to 10 peopleTexas Department of State Health Services (DSHS); Commissioner John Hellerstedt, M.D.TexasStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3Standing dutyEmergency declarationStay-at-homeGathering capWorkplace rulesStanding dutyPrimary source read
Ex. ECO-B-018Executive Order GA-08Relating to COVID-19 preparedness and mitigationGovernor Greg AbbottTexasStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capSchools and child carePrimary source read
Ex. SEC-15-070Executive Order GA-08Relating to COVID-19 preparedness and mitigation (social gatherings; bars and restaurants; gyms; nursing home visits; school closures)Governor Greg AbbottTexasStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capSchools and child careHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. TX-003Executive Order GA-08Relating to COVID-19 preparedness and mitigationGovernor Greg AbbottTexasStateMar. 19, 20202020 Q2Business closureTelework mandateGathering capSchools and child careHealth care ordersPrimary source read
Ex. MET-HOU-073Second Amended and Restated Order by the County Judge of Fort Bend CountySecond Amended and Restated Order by the County Judge of Fort Bend CountyCounty Judge KP GeorgeFort Bend County, TexasCountyMar. 20, 20202020 Q2Business closureGathering capAlcohol and barsCourts and public officesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. AGY-ST-INSURANCE-BANKING-084Industry Notice 2020-04Treasury Memo Designates Financial Services Sector Essential Critical Infrastructure WorkersCharles G. Cooper, Banking CommissionerTexas; Texas Department of BankingSector regulatorMar. 23, 20202020 Q2Context (guidance or announcement)Stay-at-homeOtherPrimary source read
Ex. MET-DFW-005Amended Order of County Judge Clay Jenkins, Stay Home Stay SafeStay Home Stay Safe OrderDallas County Judge Clay JenkinsDallas County, TexasCountyMar. 22, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capHealth care ordersEvents and venuesPrimary source read
Ex. MET-AUS-003Stay Home - Work Safe Order No. 20200324-007Stay Home - Work Safe Order (shelter in place; non-essential business must cease; gatherings and travel prohibited)Mayor Steve AdlerCity of Austin, TexasCityMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureTelework mandateGathering capTravel and quarantineWorkplace rulesPrimary 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-DFW-042Executive Order of County Judge B. Glen Whitley (stay at home)Executive Order: stay at home; non-essential businesses close to the public (Mar. 24, 2020)Tarrant County Judge B. Glen WhitleyTarrant County, TexasCountyMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-DFW-043Executive Order of County Judge B. Glen Whitley (stay at home, amended and signed Mar. 24, 2020)Amended stay-at-home Executive Order (Mar. 24, 2020)Tarrant County Judge B. Glen WhitleyTarrant County, TexasCountyMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capHealth care ordersAlcohol and barsQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-DFW-060Fifth Amended Declaration of Public Health Emergency, Stay at Home, Work Safe MeasuresFifth Amended Declaration: Stay at Home, Work Safe (Mar. 24, 2020)Mayor Betsy PriceCity of Fort Worth, TexasCityMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capTravel and quarantineHealth care ordersQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-DFW-068Second Executive Order of the County Judge (CH-02), Stay Home Work SafeSecond Executive Order: all persons ordered to stay home except for essential activities; all businesses ordered to take distancing measures…Collin County Judge Chris HillCollin County, TexasCountyMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeGathering capWorkplace rulesQuarantine and isolationPrimary source read
Ex. MET-HOU-005Stay Home, Work Safe OrderOrder of County Judge Lina Hidalgo: Stay Home, Work SafeCounty Judge Lina HidalgoHarris County, Texas (adopted by the City of Houston)CountyMar. 24, 20202020 Q2Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capAlcohol and barsEvents and venuesPrimary source read

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