June 3, 2020
GOVERNOR ABBOTT EXECUTIVE ORDER TO EXPAND OPENINGS OF CERTAIN BUSINESSES
Governor Abbott issued an Executive Order to begin the process of further expanding reopening the State of Texas effective Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
Full text of Executive Order - GA-26
Effective June 3:
- All businesses currently operating at 25% capacity can expand their occupancy to 50% with certain exceptions.
- Bars and similar establishments may increase their capacity to 50% as long as patrons are seated.
- Amusement parks and carnivals in counties with less than 1,000 confirmed positive cases may open at 50% capacity.
- Restaurants may expand their maximum table size from 6 to 10 persons.
Effective June 12:
- Restaurants may expand their occupancy levels to 75%.
- Counties with 10 or less active COVID-19 cases may expand their occupancy limits to 75%. Counties that fit this category but have not previously filed an attestation with DSHS will need to do so.
Effective June 19:
- Amusement parks and carnivals in counties with more than 1,000 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 may open at 50% capacity.
Additional Openings:
- Special provisions have been made for outdoor gatherings, such as Fourth of July celebrations, but it is imperative that local officials and public health officials collaborate on safe standards. These provisions are included in the Governor's Executive Order and are also available on the Open Texas web page.
Further Protocols:
- All businesses should continue to follow the minimum standard health protocols from DSHS. For details and a full list of guidelines, openings, and relevant dates, visit http://open.texas.gov.
For more information about Open Texas Checklists for Phase III that covers these businesses and activities please go to https://open.texas.gov
New
Amusement Park Operators
Amusement Park Visitors
Fine Arts Performance Halls
Fine Arts Performance Hall Patrons
Media Production
Outdoor Events
Valet Parking
Video Game Facilities
Revised
All Employers and Event Organizers
All Individuals
Adult Recreational Sports Operators
Barber Shops
Barber Shop Customers
Bars
Bar Patrons
Bowling Alleys, Bingo Halls, Simulcasting, Skating Rinks
Bowling, Bingo, Simulcasting, Skating Customers
Cosmetology / Hair Salons
Cosmetology / Hair Salon Customers
Day Youth Camp Operators
Day Youth Camp Families
Driving Schools
Gyms / Exercise Facilities
Low-COVID-19 Counties
Manufacturers
Movie Theaters
Movie Theater Customers
Museums and Libraries
Museum and Library Visitors
Nail Salons
Nail Salon Customers
Office-Based Employers
Outdoor Motorsports Events
Outdoor Sports Participants
Overnight Youth Camp Operators
Overnight Youth Camp Families
Parks / Beaches / Bodies of Water
Professional Sports Leagues
Restaurants
Restaurant Customers
Retailers
Retail Customers
Rodeo / Equestrian Events
Tanning Salons
Tanning Salon Customers
Waterpark Operators
Waterpark Visitors
Wedding Reception Venues
Wedding Reception Attendees
Wedding Venues
Wedding Attendees
Youth Clubs
Youth Club Participants
Youth Sports Operators
Zoos, Aquariums, Natural Caverns
Zoo, Aquarium, Natural Cavern Visitors
As Previously Posted
Adult Recreation Sport Participants
Child Care Centers
Child Care Families
Churches and Places of Worship(Updated May 26, 2020)
Church / Worship Attendees(Updated May 18, 2020)
Gym / Exercise Facility Patrons (Updated May 18, 2020)
Massage and Personal-Care, Beauty Services
Massage and Personal-Care, Beauty Service Customers
Office-Based Employees (Updated May 18, 2020)
Special Guidance for Texans Over 65
Youth Sports Families
From the Texas Education Agency
Summer Programs
Graduation Ceremonies