Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that childcare services, massage parlors, tattoo and piercing studios, and hair removal services can now reopen immediately in Texas. Here’s everything we know so far.
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We will update as we learn more, but your best resource will be gov.texas.gov/opentexas.
Childcare, Massage Parlors, Tattoo & Piercing Studios, Hair Removal Services Can Now Reopen In Texas
RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES: READ GOVERNOR’S STRIKE FORCE / CHECK LIST TO REOPEN TEXAS
Texas is moving to “Phase 2” of reopening. Starting immediately, the following Texas businesses can reopen:
- Childcare services
- Massage parlors
- Tattoo services
- Piercing studios
- Hair removal services
There are various guidelines that should be followed when reopening, including safe social distancing protocol, good hygiene, and wearing a face mask
As a reminder, studies, as well as years of experience in Asian countries, show that wearing a face mask helps slow the spread of illness.
Governor Abbott pointed out that raw numbers of positive tests will continue to increase as more testing is completed. The number to watch is the percentage of positive tests in relationship to the total number of tests.
Surge response teams will continue to respond to so-called hot spots, such as Amarillo and El Paso. Meatpacking plants have experienced spikes in COVID-19.
Vulnerable populations should continue to take extra precautions, and all Texans should exercise common sense sanitation and good hygiene to prevent infection.
Abbott said, “Be a good neighbor. Be a good Texan.”
BUSINESSES THAT CAN REOPEN SOON IN TEXAS
RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES: READ GOVERNOR’S STRIKE FORCE / CHECK LIST TO REOPEN TEXAS
“As we open Texas, we are each called upon to be Texans: to act responsibly as we re-engage in the economy, to continue following all health precautions and sanitizing guidelines, and to care for our vulnerable neighbors. Lives depend on our actions. I know you will respond as Texans.” – Governor Greg Abbott
The following businesses may reopen at 25% in Texas.
Starting Friday, May 22:
- Bars
- Aquariums
- Bowling alleys
- Bingo halls
- Simulcast racing
- Skating rinks
- Rodeos and equestrian events
- Drive-in concerts
Starting Friday, May 29:
- Outdoor areas of zoos
Starting Sunday, May 31:
- Professional sporting events with no spectators physically present
- Youth camps and summer camps
- Vacation Bible schools and overnight summer camps
- Youth sports programs/Little Leagues with parents as spectators
Some nearby Texas counties, such as Wise County, can reopen at 50%.
We will update as we learn more, but your best resource will be gov.texas.gov/opentexas.
Childcare, Massage Parlors, Tattoo & Piercing Studios, Hair Removal Services Can Now Reopen In Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that childcare services, massage parlors, tattoo and piercing studios, and hair removal services can now reopen immediately in Texas. More businesses may reopen in the following days and here’s everything we know.
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