This article, originally published on August 12, 2021, has been revised. Please note updates regarding lawsuits and mask orders in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties.
On July 29, 2021, Governor Abbott issued...more
On July 29, 2021, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-38 relating to the continued response to the COVID-19 disaster. The order provided requirements and guidance regarding testing, vaccines, and operating limits for...more
On July 29, 2021, President Biden and Governor Abbott provided guidance relating to COVID-19.
President Biden’s Announcement for Federal Matters -
At a press conference, President Biden announced that all federal...more
On July 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance for fully vaccinated individuals to prevent further spread of COVID-19 and the Delta variant.
Pursuant to the new guidance, the...more
As companies of all types and sizes continue to deal with the potential legal implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for their businesses, Jackson Walker provides insights and resources on the COVID-19 Legal Resources &...more
On June 17, 2020, Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff issued Executive Order NW-10 to extend the local disaster declaration and public health emergency for Bexar County. The order went into effect at noon on June 17, 2020, and...more
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Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, expanding Executive Order GA-23’s enumerated list of activities and services that may resume under the state’s second wave of reopenings. Governor Abbott’s...more
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On March 23, 2020, the City of San Antonio and Bexar County each issued a “shelter in place” order, set to take effect at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, and running until April 9, 2020, unless extended. The Stay Home,...more