AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- As Texas continues to move into the second phase of re-opening the state's economy, here's a look at businesses that are allowed to re-open or expand their operations beginning today, May 22:
- Restaurants are able to expand to 50% of their indoor dine-in capacity. Outdoor areas aren't included in the occupancy limits, but still need to be able to maintain social distancing.
- Bars, breweries, and wine tasting rooms can open at 25% capacity. Tables can seat a maximum of six people, no one can be at the bar or other serving areas, and dancing is discouraged.
- Bowling alleys, bingo halls, and skating rinks
- Rodeos
- Natural caverns and aquariums
These newly opened businesses join the list of other businesses that are currently allowed to be open in some form:
- Retail stores & malls
- Movie theaters
- Hair, nail & tanning salons
- Gyms
- Office space
- Factories
- Child care centers
- Youth clubs
- Massage parlors
- Tattoo shops
The final pieces of Gov. Abbott's second phase will go into effect through the end of the month, including:
- Zoos, on May 29
- Day & overnight youth camps, on May 31
- Youth sports, on May 31
- Some professional sports, without spectators, on May 31
- In-person summer school, beginning June 1
