COVID-19 UPDATE for Dallas County and Rowlett-based businesses from Rowlett Chamber

COVID-19 UPDATE for Dallas County and Rowlett-based businesses from Rowlett Chamber

ROWLETT, TX (August 12, 2021) Yesterday, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued an order mandating that all child care centers, public schools, and businesses/commercial entities operating in Dallas County develop a health and safety policy within three days that, at a minimum, requires universal indoor masking for all teachers, students, employees, and visitors. This order […]

Governor Abbott, Attorney General Paxton aligned in defense of Executive Order prohibiting mask mandates

Governor Abbott, Attorney General Paxton aligned in defense of Executive Order prohibiting mask mandates

AUSTIN, TX (August 11, 2021) Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the filing of a mandamus petition in the 5th Court of Appeals to strike down the actions by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. The judge’s order violates Executive Order GA-38 and state law. GA-38 prohibits governmental entities and officials from mandating […]

Governor Abbott lifts mask mandate, opens Texas 100 percent

Governor Abbott lifts mask mandate, opens Texas 100 percent

ROCKWALL, TX – MARCH 2, 2021 – Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order (GA-34) lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100 percent. The Governor made the announcement at Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant in Lubbock in an address to the Lubbock Chamber of […]