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Governor Abbott Extends Quarantine to 10 States, Including Louisiana

April 1, 2020 / Government

Governor Abbott Implements Statewide Essential Services And Extends School Closings

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas. The protocols direct all Texans to minimize non-essential gatherings and in-person contact with people who are not in the same household. The Governor’s Executive Order renews and amends his previous order enforcing federal social distancing guidelines for COVID-19, including … Keep Reading

March 31, 2020 / Local Roundup

Additional Locations Added to Quarantine Mandates for Air Travelers Coming into Texas, Road Travel from Louisiana Now Impacted

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to prevent further spread into the state of Texas from hotspot areas, Governor Greg Abbott has tasked the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with enforcing two Executive Orders surrounding travel into the state of Texas. GA-11 was issued on March 26 and specifically addresses air travel, while … Keep Reading

March 31, 2020 / Business, Government

CARES Act and SBA Provide Assistance for Small Business

Small Business Owners are eligible to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) due to COVID-19 through the U.S. Small Business Administration. Business owners should make every attempt to apply online here. Businesses may be eligible to receive up to $2 million with no payments for 12 months at a 3.75% interest rate for small … Keep Reading

City of Orange Applying for Additional Harvey Disaster Relief Funds

March 31, 2020 / Government

City of Orange Mayor Mandates Fines for Social Distancing Violators

The City of Orange Mayor has issued the First Amended Emergency Order effective Monday, March 30, 2020, at 11:59 P.M. In the mandate, City of Orange Mayor Larry Spears Jr. authorized the Orange Police Department to enforce the mandates for social distancing, Violators will face a fine of up to $1,000 with 180 days in … Keep Reading

March 30, 2020 / Government

Governor Abbott Extends Quarantine to 10 States, Including Louisiana

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded previous travel-related executive orders to include more states and cities within the United States. On March 26, Gov. Greg Abbott had instituted a mandatory self-quarantine period for people visiting from several areas hard hit by the coronavirus in the United States. Under the original executive orders, airline travelers from … Keep Reading

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