To much anticipation of many, on Monday Governor Greg Abbott annouced bars across Texas can open to the public on Friday, May 22 but like other businesses that slowly opened, only at 25% capacity. Now the question one on everyone's mind is...what exaclty can or can't do?
Can my virtual happy hours be moved back to my favorite bar? Don't be so quick about cancelling your Zoom account.
*25% capacity
*Customers must be seated at a table. No more than six people may sit at a table
*Bar owners must physically block off the bar and remove or block off bar stools so that customers can't sit at the bar or order at the bar*
*Bar employees must frequently clean and disinfect any regularly touched surfaces such as doorknobs, tables and chairs
*Customers must minimize contact with people who don't live with them. Customers and employees must follow social distancing of six feet
*Customers and employees are urged to wear face masks and wash their hands
*Bars must use disposable menus and must provide single-use condiments and silverware
*Tables and chairs must be installed to maintain social distancing and may not be moved
*Employees must be screened for COVID-19 daily
For a full list of health protocols bars/customers must follow you can visit the Texas Governors Office website