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‘Following The Science,’ County Judge Will File Paperwork To Reopen Bars In Collin County

Governor Abbott released his most recent executive order (GA-32) yesterday.

October 8, 2020

McKINNEY, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – County Judge Chris Hill said Thursday he will file the necessary paperwork to reopen bars in Collin County, following an executive order issued yesterday by Governor Greg Abbott granting county judges the decision-making authority.

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“With the encouragement and recommendation of the doctors and scientists from Collin County Health Care Services, I will be filing the necessary paperwork with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) to allow Collin County bars to reopen next week,” Judge Hill announced.

Governor Abbott released his most recent executive order (GA-32) yesterday. The order allows bars across Texas to reopen at 50% of capacity, as long as the county’s hospitalization rate remains under 15% and the county judge consents. The order goes into effect Oct. 14, and TABC will be responsible for enforcing the Governor’s restrictions.

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