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County 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 Eckhardt · Travis County, Texas (County)

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The record

Jurisdiction
Travis County, Texas · Austin · Texas
Level
County
Authority
Tex. Gov't Code ch. 418, as recited; issued 'consistent with the Governor's Orders' GA-18 and GA-21
Issued
2020-05-08 May 8, 2020
Effective
2020-05-08 11:59 a.m. (read as 2020-05-08)
End
2020-06-15 11:59 p.m. (succeeded by Order 2020-11 Prevention Guidelines and Order, effective June 16, 2020, recited in Ex. MET-AUS-043; not in library) (read as 2020-06-15)
In force
May 8, 2020 to June 15, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Stay-at-homeBusiness closureGathering capFace-covering requirementCourts and public officesWorkplace rules
Addressees
  • all individuals living within Travis County
  • all businesses
  • Reopened Services under the Governor's orders
Functions reached
  • CB customers under stay-home guidance
  • SF/DR reopened services at the Governor's occupancy limits
  • OF/EMP
  • WF face coverings
  • GATH
  • CRT deadlines suspended to June 15
Collection
Austin MET-AUS

Operative words

.. The County Judge deems it is in the public interest to issue this Order, effective as of 11:59 a.m. on May 8, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on June 15, 2020, unless terminated or modified... [incorporating the Governor's Orders; face coverings required except when alone, with household, or engaged in Outdoor Activity; non-essential indoor or outdoor gatherings of any number of people]... [Exhibit] II. Non-essential Business shall cease to the extent that it is not included in the [Governor's reopened services]... SECTION 5. The County Judge SUSPENDS all deadlines imposed by local law, rule, or other regulation until June 15, 2020.

Enforcement

Criminal violation a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 (no confinement, after GA-22); 'The County Judge strongly recommends that the public enforce this order by patronizing those businesses that proactively and effectively prioritize public health'; citation procedure

Notes

The county instrument in force May 8 - June 15, 2020; recites the Greater Austin area's coordination with Mayor Adler. Companion: Austin Orders 20200508-011 and 20200529-012 (Exs. MET-AUS-005, -006).

Retrieval note

Recording no. 2020074090, May 8, 2020, 9:47 a.m.).

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