Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra has stated he will allow bars in the county to reopen based on Gov. Greg Abbott's latest executive order.
Becerra's statement came via an Oct. 9 press release in which he said he has pulled together a team of local officials, emergency management staff and health department staff to discuss options prior to his decision.
“The majority of mayors and other elected officials were supportive but cautious,” Becerra said in the release. “They want to be able to tell business owners they can get back to work and earning a living but recognize that if we do, the process must be deliberate and thoughtful. This is a public safety issue, and our goal is to always protect public safety.”
The release states recommendations from the local officials included asking bar owners to utilize outdoor seating, remove 50% of tables, remove bar stools and have musical acts outside. It adds that guidance from the Texas Department of State Health Services indicates bars would need to close by 11 p.m. for the foreseeable future.
