All,

The Texas Governor has issued an executive order that prohibits local jurisdictions from imposing criminal or civil penalties for not wearing a face covering. However, the handbook from the Governor's Office specifically states that additional local protocols can be established for public health.

Currently, our library plans to reopen on Friday, May 1 at 25% capacity. Is any other city or county requiring the public to wear masks before entering a city-owned or public facility? If so, do you mind sharing your resolutions or orders to that effect?  We think face masks are still necessary at the local level, but are cognizant of potential First Amendment claims.

Thanks,

Austin W. Stevenson
Asst. City Attorney
City of McAllen, Texas
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Austin -

We talked about this issue as a staff this morning.  Because the Gov's Report uses language such as "If available, individuals should consider wearing non-medical grade face masks", we decided against requiring.  I think the plan is to address the problem by further limiting the number of people in the library - below the 25 or 50% occupancy threshold.  Now we have to figure out a way we can clean books.

Mike

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All,

The Texas Governor has issued an executive order that prohibits local jurisdictions from imposing criminal or civil penalties for not wearing a face covering. However, the handbook from the Governor's Office specifically states that additional local protocols can be established for public health.

Currently, our library plans to reopen on Friday, May 1 at 25% capacity. Is any other city or county requiring the public to wear masks before entering a city-owned or public facility? If so, do you mind sharing your resolutions or orders to that effect?  We think face masks are still necessary at the local level, but are cognizant of potential First Amendment claims.

Thanks,

Austin W. Stevenson
Asst. City Attorney
City of McAllen, Texas
astevenson@mcallen.netmailto:astevenson@mcallen.net
T: (956) 681-1090

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