Gov. Abbott Issues Strict Guidelines For Non Essential Businesses Set To Open Back Up Friday

Texas Governor Greg Abbott authorized the reopening of retail businesses for Friday April 24 but has specific guidelines from the Texas Department of State Health Services on how the stores will be operated.
Employees returning to work must be trained on environmental cleaning and disinfection, hand hygiene, and respiratory etiquette.
All employees will be screened before coming into the business for new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit or has come in close contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Any employee who meets any of the criteria will be sent home.
All employees must wear face coverings and use hand sanitizer or wash hands upon entering the building.
Employees must maintain at least a 6 feet distance from one another.
All customers may purchase items from a retail location for pickup, delivery by mail or doorstep delivery but will not be allowed to enter the premises.
All items for retail pickup, door delivery or delivery by mail must be paid for in advance by phone or online.