Texas response to Corona virus

[Blake]

Via state order? Or can just any locality say people have to wear them?

I'll put the over/over at you did thought this out.

I bet there's a school house Rock YouTube that can answer that for you

[Blake]

https://www.texastribune.org/2020/04...s-greg-abbott/

Abbott said his new order "supersedes all local orders" saying those businesses must remain closed. He also said his order overrules any local government that wants to impose a fine or penalty for not wearing a mask — something the latest statewide rules encourage but do not mandate.

Abbott should have used the same school house Rock vid that derp needs to watch

[pgardn]

The places I frequent in SA are not going to give up masks now imo.
Its become all the rage. The oddball is the one NOT wearing mask in convenience stores and HEB.
Even outside its fairly frequent.
And people are clearly cognizant of the 6 foot zone. People are dancing around each other politely.
Its good to see people really care.

[Spurtacular]

I bet there's a school house Rock YouTube that can answer that for you

I bet that almost sounded funny in your little cuckold head.

[Xevious]

The places I frequent in SA are not going to give up masks now imo.
Its become all the rage. The oddball is the one NOT wearing mask in convenience stores and HEB.
Even outside its fairly frequent.
And people are clearly cognizant of the 6 foot zone. People are dancing around each other politely.
Its good to see people really care.

From what I understand, businesses can still require that you wear masks in their establishments, but it isn't mandatory that they do.

[phxspurfan]

Visting TX end of May... love it. Coming with mask but will totally enjoy the lake!

[RandomGuy]

At least the larger counties have zip code maps that show you where is proved to be bad. Some of the discrepancies are jarring.

Texas is still for testing. I think it is absolutely certain it is far more widespread than they know.

[RandomGuy]

Unless you're going to Houston, you'll probably be okay.

You'll probably be okay if you get it. It's not ebola.

It is my asthmatic teenager I worry about more.

[RandomGuy]

The things bags say.

Oh, the irony.

Found an interesting video about you. It made me a bit sad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P55t6eryY3g

[Spurtacular]

Oh, the irony.

Found an interesting video about you. It made me a bit sad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P55t6eryY3g

Alt-right is a Clintonian ploy.

#AlwaysWithHer

[RandomGuy]

Alt-right is a Clintonian ploy.

#AlwaysWithHer

Sure thing, Gabe.

[Spurtacular]

Sure thing, Gabe.

Media was the forerunner for the term; and she used it a couple days or so later in a speech that was meant to shame and destroy opposition against her.
For what it's worth, some people took to the term and made mad bucks off of it.

[baseline bum]

He also said his order overrules any local government that wants to impose a fine or penalty for not wearing a mask — something the latest statewide rules encourage but do not mandate.

This ing got. Piece of GOP.

[Winehole23]

Unless you're going to Houston, you'll probably be okay.

You'll probably be okay if you get it. It's not ebola.

Man, you sure are easygoing about the danger to others. Btw, it's silly to presume yourself safe in Texas because you're not in Houston.

Has Texas seen its peak caseload?

Is Texas still keeping nursing home statistics secret?

[Xevious]

This ing got. Piece of GOP.

During their briefing last night, Ron Nirenberg and Nelson Wolff clearly disagreed with it. They confirmed that individuals could not be fined or anything, but said they'd do what they could, like work with businesses to make sure they still were requiring masks inside their establishments.

[TimDunkem]

It's not Ebola...Yeah. It's much more easily transmissible. ing Darrin

[TimDunkem]

I'm already seeing less people wearing masks. None of the cashiers at my 7-Eleven and about half of the customers in there weren't wearing any when everyone was just the day before.

This shouldn't take long to backfire, tbh.

[elbamba1]

The places I frequent in SA are not going to give up masks now imo.
Its become all the rage. The oddball is the one NOT wearing mask in convenience stores and HEB.
Even outside its fairly frequent.
And people are clearly cognizant of the 6 foot zone. People are dancing around each other politely.
Its good to see people really care.

SA is also a Home Rule city which means it arguably has the ability to keep its own regulations, regardless of what the Gov says. The other important thing to take away from Abbot regarding face masks is that I believe he said businesses can still require them. I think the only argument is that people cannot be fined. I think most people will keep the masks for at least another 30 - 45 days regardless of what the government says.

[elbamba1]

From what I understand, businesses can still require that you wear masks in their establishments, but it isn't mandatory that they do.

I read this as well. The only problem is that the ability to fine has been removed and I don't know if a business is going to throw someone out for not wearing a mask. For example, I was at HEB last week and I guy came in wearing a tank top and he tried to just pull it up to cover his face. A worker stopped him in the store but then let him continue to shop.

[boutons_deux]

" to keep its own regulations, regardless of what the Gov says."

can't have Tesla dealers

can't have municipal non-profit data networks

can't regulate rideshare companies

so Home Rule city doesn't appear to have a lot teeth in practice

[elbamba1]

During their briefing last night, Ron Nirenberg and Nelson Wolff clearing disagreed with it. They confirmed that individuals could not be fined or anything, but said they'd do what they could, like work with businesses to make sure they still were requiring masks inside their establishments.

Personally, I think they are playing politics. San Antonio has the authority to self-govern - we can pretty much make our own rules so long as it is a rule that is not prohibited by Texas law. I don't pretend to be an expert on this so if anyone has more info on what limitations we have, i would love to hear it.

If they truly disagreed with Abbott, they would implement their own regulations and stick with them. They don't want to pick a lane so that if it works, they can say they opened up cautiously and to the benefit of SA and if it blows up, they can say they were against it from the beginning.

[elbamba1]

" to keep its own regulations, regardless of what the Gov says."

can't have Tesla dealers

can't have municipal non-profit data networks

can't regulate rideshare companies

so Home Rule city doesn't appear to have a lot teeth in practice

Not sure I completely understand your point. The tools are in place for city officials to exercise their own rules and regulations. I am not saying that there will not be legal battles, but if they wanted to fight back due to the public safety of San Antonio, they have the legal tools to do so.

[Play Boban]

Kiberate Texas!

[boutons_deux]

Not sure I completely understand your point. The tools are in place for city officials to exercise their own rules and regulations. I am not saying that there will not be legal battles, but if they wanted to fight back due to the public safety of San Antonio, they have the legal tools to do so.

I was pointing out where SA Home Rule status has been nullified by those 3 instances.

I don't think SA would spend the $100Ks or more in legal fees to fight Austin over SA citizens' safety.

[Xevious]

Personally, I think they are playing politics. San Antonio has the authority to self-govern - we can pretty much make our own rules so long as it is a rule that is not prohibited by Texas law. I don't pretend to be an expert on this so if anyone has more info on what limitations we have, i would love to hear it.

If they truly disagreed with Abbott, they would implement their own regulations and stick with them. They don't want to pick a lane so that if it works, they can say they opened up cautiously and to the benefit of SA and if it blows up, they can say they were against it from the beginning.

I'm not sure. Abbott's order says that it overrules anything imposed on the local level.