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WHEREAS, on February 12, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott certified that severe winter weather posed an imminent
threat of widespread and severe property damage, injury and loss of life due to prolonged freezing temperature,
heavy snow and freezing rain statewide and declared a state of emergency for the entire state
WHEREAS, the severe weather moved into the City of Corpus Christi and led to prolonged loss of electrical
power, dangerous road surfaces, and unsafe infrastructure, threatening the safety and lives of all residents;
WHEREAS, the Mayor of Corpus Christi has determined that extraordinary measure must be taken to minimize
the potential negative effects of the weather event and protect the health and safety of the community;
WHEREAS, the Mayor issued a Winter Weather Disaster Declaration on February 14. 2021; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Chapter 415.108(b) of the Texas Government Code, the local state of disaster prompted
by the winter weather emergency is in effect for a period of not more than seven days from the date of the
February 14. 2021 declaration:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIIfD AND ORDERED BY IHE MAYOR OF THE C:ITY OF
CORPfS CHRISTI:
Section 1_ Under this Order, no person shall sell any of the following goods or services for :nore than the regular
retail price the person charged for the goods and services on February 11, 2021, except where an increased retail
price is the result of increased supplier or other cost (including the loss of supplier supportir g funds):
a. Groceries, beverages_ toilet articles, and ice:
b. Restaurant cafeteria, and boarding-house meals;
c. Medicine, pharmaceutical and medical equipment, and supplies;
d. Hotel rooms: motel rooms, or any other temporar-lodging available to the public; and
e. Gas and other fuels including propane and diesel_
Section 2_ Residents who believe they have encountered price gouging should call the Office of the Attorneys
Generals toll-free complaint line at (800)621-0508 or visit https: wwsv.texasattornevEeneral_gov consumer;
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