March 2020

What is an “essential” business? Counties differ on who who should work during shelter in place

With Gov. Greg Abbott resisting calls for a statewide stay-at-home order, local officials are tasked with deciding which businesses and employees are essential. This strategy means the rules differ from county to county, and many employees are confused about why they’re being called in to work. By Sami Sparber, Texas Tribune Shelter in place and […]

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Analysis: Coronavirus and local control in Texas/Texas Tribune

Without broader statewide orders for Texans to stay at home, local officials — and local circumstances — have made the state a patchwork of responses to the new coronavirus. By Ross Ramsey Only three COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the 22 counties in state Rep. Drew Springer’s North Texas House district, and he said

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April 3 Valley Meeting – POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19

In light of the current COVID situation and Governor Abbott’s recent proclamation prohibiting groups of 10 or more gathering, we have decided to CANCEL our April 3 TLDA Membership meeting until further notice.  We will continue to assess guidelines and will reschedule at a later date once more information is available. As of now, our

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