Gov Abbott Announces Phase 2 of Open Texas Plan
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<< Back to NewsMon 5/18/20
Monday, May 18, Governor Abbott announced the second phase of Reopen Texas and provided an updated list of what types of businesses and activities can resume and when:
May 18
- Gyms, exercise facilities (previously announced May 5)
- Hair salons, barbershops (previously announced May 5)
- Non-essential manufacturers and other offices (previously announced May 5)
- NEW - Massage and personal care businesses (includes tattoo and piercing studios, laser hair removal, andhair loss treatment)
- NEW – Child care centers
- NEW – Youth clubs (YMCA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, etc.)
May 22
- Restaurants at 50% capacity
- Bars, tasting rooms, and similar establishments at 25% capacity
- Bowling alleys, bingo halls, skating rinks, and simulcast racing at 25% capacity
- Rodeo and equestrian events at 25% capacity
- Aquariums, natural caverns, and similar facilities at 25% capacity
May 29
- Outdoor areas of zoos at 25% capacity
May 31
- Professional basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, football, and car racing events without in-person spectators
- Day/overnight youth camps
- Youth sports
June 1
- School districts can hold summer school if following social distancing guidelines
For complete guidelines and information about upcoming reopening announcements, please visit www.gov.texas.gov/organization/opentexas.
Visit www.addisontexas.net/covid19 for more information on Addison's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.