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TexasTowelie

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Thu Jun 4, 2020, 01:58 AM Jun 2020

Businesses upped to 50% capacity under new Abbott order

Opening Phase 3 of his effort to restart the Texas economy, Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday gave permission for most businesses to immediately expand operating capacity from 25% to 50%.

In addition to letting restaurants operate at half their capacity, Abbott’s latest executive order allowed bars to operate at 50% capacity as long patrons are seated.

Restaurants also can immediately expand their maximum table size from six to 10 people, and starting June 12, can raise their occupancy numbers to 75%.

Amusement parks and carnivals in counties with less than 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases can now open at 50% capacity, while such businesses in counties exceeding 1,000 cases can operate at half-capacity beginning June 19.

Read more: https://www.statesman.com/news/20200603/businesses-upped-to-50-capacity-under-new-abbott-order

Because we aren't killing people quick enough.

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