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WHEREAS, in accordance with Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order dated October 7,
2020, Executive Order GA-32 (copy attached),which reads in relevant part,
5. For any outdoor gathering in excess of 10 people, including rafting, tubing, and
related services, other than those set forth above in paragraph Nos. 1, 3, or 4, the
gathering is prohibited unless the mayor of the city in which the gathering is held, or
the county judge in the case of a gathering in an unincorporated area, approves of
the gathering, and such approval can be made subject to certain conditions or
restrictions not inconsistent with this executive order.
NOW, therefore,pursuant to the powers vested in me as Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi,
I do hereby proclaim, approval is granted for a "support the re-election of Texas Senator
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa,4920 Ocean Drive,on October 28,2020,in the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas.
IN TESTIMONY THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand,and
caused to be affixed the Seal of the City of Corpus Christi on
October 27,2020
Joe McComb
K I Mayor
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ORDERED this the 27th day of October, 2020.
Jo= Comb, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED TO FORM:
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Rebe ca Huerta, City Secretary Miles K. Risley, City Attorney
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LAW OFFICES OF
DOUGLAS A. ALLISON
Douglas A.Allison doug@dallisonlaw.com
October 26, 2020
Mayor Joe McComb
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi,Texas 78401
Re: Approval of an event outside of the terms as set forth in Executive Order GA-32
Dear Mayor McComb:
On behalf of the undersigned, I am writing to obtain approval to extend Governor
Abbott's Executive Order GA-32, line 10, re: 'number of people gathering in groups.' In the
strictest of terms, you will see by the "PLAN" that I am limiting the size of any one group
gathering - yet best practices supports my collaboration with your office. Thank you in
advance for your consideration of this request.
I am applying for permission to host the following event as per the terms of the
---- "PLAN." The purpose of the 30-person event is to support the re-election of Texas Senator
Juan"Chuy" Hinojosa.
Event Name: Support Senator Juan"Chuy' Hinojosa
Event Date: October 28, 2020
Event Location: 4920 Ocean Drive,Corpus Christi,Texas 78412
Venue Description: Home, guest home, and outdoor patio areas surrounding the home
and
("PLAN") guest home. Attendees are organized into small groups, and each
small group (4 to 6 persons per group) will occupy a separate and
distinct location within the home,guest home, or outdoor patio areas.
Event precautions:
1. Pre-Event Contact Tracing;
2. Temperature Checks Upon Entry;
3. Mask Required- Unless Eating or Drinking;
4. Hand Sanitizers at Entry,and in Every Occupied Location;
5. Self-Service Appetizers (Support Staff with Masks);
6. Beverages Provided (Support Staff with Masks);
403 North Tancahua
Corpus Christi,Texas
Telephone: 361-888-6002 • Facsimile: 361-888-6651
7. Setting is Large Enough to Socially Distance All
Arrangements;and
B. No More Than One Table per Room (limit 4- 6 per Table).
If you have any questions or concerns relating to this event, then please do not
hesitate to reach out to the undersigned. I am the point of contact for this event. Again,
thank you in advance for your support of this request
Sincerely,
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GOVERNOR GREG ABBOTT
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October 7,2020 SECRETARY OF STATE
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The Honorable Ruth R. Hughs • rr / to
Secretary of State
State Capitol Room 1E.8
Austin,Texas 78701
Dear Secretary Hughs:
Pursuant to his powers as Governor of the State of Texas, Greg Abbott has issued the following:
Executive Order No. GA-32 relating to the continued response to the COVID-19
disaster as Texas reopens.
The original executive order is attached to this letter of transmittal.
Res ,ectfully submitted,
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POST OFFICE Box 12428 AUSTIN,TEXAS 78711512-463-2000(VoicE)DIAL 7-1-1 FOR RELAY SERVICES
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BY THE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS
Executive Department
Austin,Texas
October 7,2020
EXECUTIVE ORDER
GA 32
Relating to the continued response to the COVID-19 disaster as Texas reopens.
WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott,Governor of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on March
13, 2020, certifying under Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code that the novel
coronavirus(COVID-19) poses an imminent threat of disaster for all counties in the
State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, in each subsequent month effective through today, I have renewed the
disaster declaration for all Texas counties; and
WHEREAS, I have issued executive orders and suspensions of Texas laws in response to
COVID-19, aimed at protecting the health and safety of Texans and ensuring an
effective response to this disaster; and
WHEREAS, I issued Executive Order GA-08 on March 19, 2020, mandating certain
social-distancing restrictions for Texans in accordance with guidelines promulgated by
President Donald J. Trump and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC);
and
WHEREAS, I issued Executive Order GA-14 on March 31, 2020,expanding the social-
distancing restrictions for Texans based on guidance from health experts and the
President; and
WHEREAS, I subsequently issued Executive Orders GA-16,GA-l8,GA-21,GA-23, and
GA-26 from April through early June 2020,aiming to achieve the least restrictive means
of combatting the threat to public health by continuing certain social-distancing
restrictions, while implementing a safe, strategic plan to reopen Texas; and
WHEREAS, as Texas reopens in the midst of COVID-19, increased spread is to be
expected, and the key to controlling the spread and keeping Texas residents safe is for all
Texans to consistently follow good hygiene and social-distancing practices,especially
those set forth in the minimum standard health protocols from the Texas Department of
State Health Services (DSHS); and
WHEREAS, in June 2020,Texas experienced substantial increases in COVID-l9 cases
and hospitalizations, necessitating targeted and temporary adjustments to the reopening
plan to achieve the least restrictive means for reducing the growing spread of COVID-19
and the resulting imminent threat to public health, and to avoid a need for more extreme
measures; and
WHEREAS, I therefore issued Executive Orders GA-28 and GA-29 in late June and early
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July 2020,respectively, and amended Executive Order GA-28 by proclamation on July
2, 2020; and
WHEREAS, due to improved medical treatments for COVID-19 patients, substantial
increases in testing, abundant supplies of personal protective equipment, and Texans'
adherence to safe practices like social distancing, hand sanitizing, and use of face
coverings, the spread of COVID-19 and the number of new COVID-19 cases and
hospitalizations have steadily and significantly declined since late July; and
WHEREAS, I therefore issued Executive Orders GA-30 and GA-31 on September 17,
2020, allowing additional reopening and non-essential medical surgeries and procedures
in Texas,except in some areas with high hospitalizations as defined in those orders; and
WHEREAS, as Texas continues to reopen,everyone must act safely, and to that end, this
executive order and prior executive orders provide that all persons should follow the
health protocols from DSHS, which whenever achieved will mean compliance with the
minimum standards for safely reopening, but which should not be used to fault those
who act in good faith but can only substantially comply with the standards in light of
scarce resources and other extenuating COVID-19 circumstances; and
WHEREAS, in the Texas Disaster Act of 1975, the legislature charged the governor with
the responsibility"for meeting ... the dangers to the state and people presented by
disasters" under Section 418.011 of the Texas Government Code, and expressly granted
the governor broad authority to fulfill that responsibility; and
WHEREAS, under Section 418.012, the"governor may issue executive orders ...
hav[ing] the force and effect of law;" and
WHEREAS, failure to comply with any executive order issued during the COVID-19
disaster is an offense punishable under Section 418.173 by a fine not to exceed$1,000,
and may be subject to regulatory enforcement;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greg Abbott,Governor of Texas,by virtue of the power and
authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, and in
accordance with guidance from the Commissioner of the Texas Department of State
Health Services, Dr. John Hellerstedt, other medical advisors, the White House, and the
CDC, do hereby order the following on a statewide basis effective at 12:01 a.m. on
October 14, 2020:
Every business establishment in Texas shall operate at no more than 75 percent of the
total listed occupancy of the establishment;provided, however, that:
1. There is no occupancy limit for the following:
a. any services listed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency(CISA) in its Guidance on
the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce, Version 4.0 or any subsequent
version;
b. religious services,including those conducted in churches,congregations, and
houses of worship;
c. local government operations, including county and municipal governmental
operations relating to licensing(including marriage licenses), permitting,
recordation, and document-filing services, as determined by the local
government;
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d. child-care services;
e. youth camps, including but not limited to those defined as such under Chapter
141 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and including all summer camps
and other daytime and overnight camps for youths;
f. recreational sports programs for youths and adults;
g. any public or private schools, and any public or private institutions of higher
education, not already covered above;
h. drive-in concerts, movies, or similar events, under guidelines that facilitate
appropriate social distancing, that generally require spectators to remain in
their vehicles, and that minimize in-person contact between people who are
not in the same household or vehicle; and
i. the following establishments that operate with at least six feet of social
distancing between work stations: cosmetology salons, hair salons, barber
shops, nail salons/shops, and other establishments where licensed
cosmetologists or barbers practice their trade; massage establishments and
other facilities where licensed massage therapists or other persons licensed or
otherwise authorized to practice under Chapter 455 of the Texas Occupations
Code practice their trade; and other personal-care and beauty services such as
tanning salons, tattoo studios,piercing studios, hair removal services, and hair
loss treatment and growth services.
2. In areas with high hospitalizations as defined below, any business establishment that
otherwise would have a 75 percent occupancy or operating limit may operate at up
to only 50 percent. This paragraph does not apply, however, to business
establishments located in a county that has filed with DSHS, and is in compliance
with, the requisite attestation form promulgated by DSHS regarding minimal cases
of COVID-19.
"Areas with high hospitalizations" means any Trauma Service Area that has had
seven consecutive days in which the number of COVID-19 hospitalized patients
as a percentage of total hospital capacity exceeds 15 percent, until such time as
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the Trauma Service Area has seven consecutive days in which the number of
COVID-19 hospitalized patients as a percentage of total hospital capacity is 15
percent or less. A current list of areas with high hospitalizations will be
maintained at www.dshs.texas.gov/ea3031.
3. Except as provided below by paragraph No. 5, there is no occupancy limit for
outdoor areas,events, and establishments, with the exception of the following
outdoor areas,events, or establishments that may operate at no more than 75 or 50
percent, as applicable,of the normal operating limits as determined by the owner:
a. amusement parks;
b, water parks;
c. swimming pools;
d. museums and libraries; and
e. zoos, aquariums,natural caverns, and similar facilities.
4. All indoor and outdoor professional, collegiate, and similar sporting events,
including rodeos and equestrian events, shall remain limited to 50 percent of the
normal operating limits as determined by the owner.
5. For any outdoor gathering in excess of 10 people, including rafting, tubing, and
related services, other than those set forth above in paragraph Nos. 1, 3,or 4, the
gathering is prohibited unless the mayor of the city in which the gathering is held,or
the county judge in the case of a gathering in an unincorporated area,approves of
the gathering, and such approval can be made subject to certain conditions or
restrictions not inconsistent with this executive order.
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6. Restaurants that have less than 51 percent of their gross receipts from the sale of
alcoholic beverages, and whose customers eat or drink only while seated, may offer
dine-in services.
7. Bars or similar establishments that hold a permit from the Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Commission (TABC), and are not restaurants as defined above in
paragraph No. 6, may offer on-premises services only as described by this
paragraph. A bar or similar establishment may offer on-premises services at up to
50 percent of the total listed occupancy of the establishment if:
a. the bar or similar establishment is not in an area with high hospitalizations as
defined above, and the county judge of the county in which the bar or similar
establishment is located files the requisite form with TABC; or
b. the bar or similar establishment is in an area with high hospitalizations as
defined above, but is located in a county that has filed with DSHS, and is in
compliance with, the requisite attestation form promulgated by DSHS
regarding minimal cases of COVID-19, and the county judge of the county in
which the bar or similar establishment is located also files the requisite form
with TABC.
Patrons at bars or similar establishments operating under this paragraph may eat or
drink only while seated, except that in an establishment that holds a permit from
TABC as a brewer, distiller/rectifier, or winery,customers may sample beverages
while standing so long as they are in a group of six people or fewer and there is at
least six feet of social distancing or engineering controls, such as partitions,
between groups.
Where applicable, this 50 percent occupancy limit applies only indoors; the limit
does not apply to outdoor areas, events, or establishments, although social
distancing and other protocols must be followed.
People shall not visit bars or similar establishments that are located in counties not
included in parts (a)or(b) above. A current list of all counties reopening under this
paragraph will be maintained on TABC's website.
The use by bars or similar establishments of drive-thru,pickup, or delivery options
for food and drinks remains allowed to the extent authorized by TABC.
8. For purposes of this executive order, facilities with retractable roofs are considered
indoor facilities, whether the roof is opened or closed.
9. Staff members are not included in determining operating levels,except for
manufacturing services and office workers.
10. Except as provided in this executive order or in the minimum standard health
protocols recommended by DSHS, found at www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus,
people shall not be in groups larger than 10 and shall maintain six feet of social
distancing from those not in their group.
11. People over the age of 65 are strongly encouraged to stay at home as much as
possible; to maintain appropriate distance from any member of the household who
has been out of the residence in the previous 14 days; and, if leaving the home, to
implement social distancing and to practice good hygiene,environmental
cleanliness, and sanitation.
12. In providing or obtaining services,every person (including individuals, businesses,
and other legal entities) should use good-faith efforts and available resources to
follow the minimum standard health protocols recommended by DSHS.
13. Nothing in this executive order or the DSHS minimum standards precludes
requiring a customer to follow additional hygiene measures when obtaining
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services.
14. People may visit nursing homes, state supported living centers, assisted living
facilities, or long-term care facilities as determined through guidance from the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Nursing homes, state
supported living centers, assisted living facilities, and long-term care facilities
should follow infection control policies and practices set forth by HHSC, including
minimizing the movement of staff between facilities whenever possible.
15. Public schools may operate as provided by, and under the minimum standard health
protocols found in, guidance issued by the Texas Education Agency(TEA). Private
schools and institutions of higher education are encouraged to establish similar
standards.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the governor may by proclamation add
to the list of establishments or venues that people shall not visit.
This executive order shall supersede any conflicting order issued by local officials in
response to the COVID-19 disaster, but only to the extent that such a local order restricts
services allowed by this executive order, allows gatherings prohibited by this executive
order, or expands the list or scope of services as set forth in this executive order.
Pursuant to Section 418.016(a)of the Texas Government Code, I hereby suspend
Sections 418.1015(b) and 418.108 of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 81,
Subchapter E of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and any other relevant statutes, to the
extent necessary to ensure that local officials do not impose restrictions in response to the
COVED-19 disaster that are inconsistent with this executive order, provided that local
officials may enforce this executive order as well as local restrictions that are consistent
with this executive order.
All existing state executive orders relating to COVID-19 are amended to eliminate
confinement in jail as an available penalty for violating the executive orders. To the
extent any order issued by local officials in response to the COVID-19 disaster would
allow confinement in jail as an available penalty for violating a COVID-19-related order,
that order allowing confinement in jail is superseded, and I hereby suspend all relevant
laws to the extent necessary to ensure that local officials do not confine people in jail for
violating any executive order or local order issued in response to the COVID-19 disaster.
This executive order supersedes Executive Order GA-30,but does not supersede
Executive Orders GA-10, GA-13, GA-17, GA-24, GA-25,GA-29,or GA-31. This
executive order shall remain in effect and in full force unless it is modified, amended,
rescinded, or superseded by the governor. This executive order may also be amended by
proclamation of the governor.
Given under my hand this the 7th
1% % Op day of October, 2020.
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ATTES • BY:
' UTH It HUGHS
Secretary of State
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