Texas issues statewide order requiring face coverings :
MEMBER ALERT
Governor Greg Abbott has issued
Executive Order 29 requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces , with few exceptions , in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases . This includes Bexar County .
Governor ’ s Face Covering Requirements :
• Must wear a face covering , over the nose and mouth , when inside a building or a space , that is open to the public .
• Must wear a face covering , over the nose and mouth , when in an outdoor public space , wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social distancing from another person that is not in the same household .
Governor ’ s Outdoor Gathering Restrictions : The Governor also issued a proclamation which prohibits most outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people . However , a mayor or county judge may approve outdoor gatherings larger than 10 people , with certain conditions .
City of San Antonio Emergency Declaration And Bexar County Executive Order
ALL businesses are required to develop and implement a Health & Safety Policy ; and , this policy must be posted in a prominent location sufficient to provide notice to employees , customers , and visitors of all requirements in the Health & Safety Policy for the business .
The policy must require at a minimum that :
• All employees , customers & visitors to the commercial entity ’ s business premises or other facilities wear face coverings where practicing 6 feet of social distancing is not feasible
• The business prominently displays a list of COVID-19 symptoms at or near the public and employee entrances of the premises ( download the City ’ s sample sign below )
• Businesses may also add other mitigating measures such as temperature checks and screening questions , but they are not required to do so .
To view the Mayor ’ s entire Emergency Declaration
click here . To view the County Judge ’ s entire Executive Order
click here . To download the city ’ s “ Watch for Covid-19 Symptoms ” sign ,
click here .