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The record
- Jurisdiction
- Texas; Governor's Strike Force to Open Texas, posted and applied by TDLR (cosmetology program) · Texas
- Level
- State
- Authority
- Tex. Gov't Code §§ 418.012, 418.016; GA-21 ¶ 1
- Issued
- 2020-05-05 May 5, 2020
- Effective
- 2020-05-08
- End
- 2021-03-10 (GA-34 made protocols recommendations) (read as 2021-03-10)
- In force
- May 8, 2020 to Mar. 10, 2021
- Quarters
- 2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q1
2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3
- Limitation types
- Capacity limitFace-covering requirementWorkplace rules
- Addressees
- cosmetology salons and hair salons
- their employees, independent contractors and customers
- Functions reached
- SL station spacing cuts operating chairs
- HR employee screening and exclusion
- CB customers by appointment; waiting areas restricted
- RT retail products
- Character
- context
- Collection
- State trade licensing boards AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS
Operative words
Effective May 8, 2020, cosmetology salons may operate provided they can ensure at least 6 feet social distancing between operating work stations. Because of the proximity between individuals in these facilities, stringent compliance with these protocols is strongly recommended. The following are the minimum recommended health protocols for cosmetology salons choosing to operate in Texas.... Screen employees and contractors before coming into the cosmetology salon... Send home any employee or contractor who has any of the following new or worsening signs or symptoms of possible COVID-19
Enforcement
GA-21 six-foot work-station condition mandatory (Tex. Gov't Code § 418.173); the remaining protocols recommended
Notes
Texas salons were closed from GA-14 (Apr. 2, 2020) to May 8, 2020. Spanish and Vietnamese versions and customer checklists were posted alongside.