by Bill Lynch | Jun 26, 2020 | Chamber News
This morning Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order closing bars starting at noon today, June 26. Bars are defined as establishments generating 51 percent of their revenue from the sale of alcohol for on premise consumption. The Governor also mandated closing...
by Bill Lynch | Jun 25, 2020 | Chamber News
Today Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley announced he was ordering businesses serving the public in the county to create and post a policy that requires both their employees and their customers over 10 years of age to wear face masks. The order takes effect at 6 pm on...
by Bill Lynch | Jun 25, 2020 | Public Policy
Governor Abbott issued an order today, suspending elective surgeries in Dallas, Bexar, Harris and Travis Counties. Through amendments to the order, the Governor can add or subtract counties from the list as hospital capacity changes.The Governor’s order instructs...
by Bill Lynch | Jun 23, 2020 | Public Policy
On Monday Governor Greg Abbott once again cautioned Texans that Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are growing too rapidly. Wearing face masks and maintaining a 6-foot distance from others have been proven effective against the spread of the disease. While the...
by Bill Lynch | Jun 19, 2020 | Chamber News, Public Policy
Tarrant County Judge Glenn Whitley gave his annual update on the state of Tarrant County with 884 people watching virtually. The annual event sponsored by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce usually draws about 350 people.The Judge showed the Tarrant County...
