May 4 | Supplemental Order on Reopened Services and Food Processing Plants Effective as of 5:00 p.m. on May 4, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2020. - “Reopened Services” may operate in Dallas County in compliance with this Order.
- Reopened Services must comply Minimum Standard Health Protocols, in The Governor’s Report to Open Texas, issued April 27, 2020. For clarity, to the extent the Governor’s Minimum Standard Health Protocols are recommendations, the Health Protocols are adopted as mandatory rules in Dallas County.
Click here to read the full supplemental order. Orden suplementaria sobre servicios reabiertos y plantas de procesamiento de alimentos En vigencia a partir de las 5:00 p.m. el 4 de mayo de 2020 y continuando hasta las 11:59 p.m. el 15 de mayo de 2020. - “Los “Servicios Reabiertos” pueden operar en el Condado de Dallas de conformidad con esta Orden.
- Los Servicios Reabiertos deben cumplir con los Protocolos mínimos de salud estándar, en The Governor’s Report to Open Texas, emitido el 27 de abril de 2020. Para mayor claridad, en la medida en que los Protocolos mínimos de salud estándar del gobernador son recomendaciones, los Protocolos de salud se adoptan como reglas obligatorias en el condado de Dallas.
Haga clic aquí para leer el pedido complementario completo. Governor Open Texas Report In accordance with Governor Abbott’s executive order GA-18, the following are the minimum recommended health protocols for all individuals in Texas. These minimum health protocols are not a limit on the health protocols that individuals may adopt. Individuals are encouraged to adopt additional protocols consistent with their specific needs and circumstances to help protect the health and safety of all Texans. Click here to read the full report. Orders Issued in April 2020April 23 | Amended Order: Long-Term Care Facilities This Order shall be in effect beginning at 11:59 p.m. on April 23, 2020 and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2020, or until it is either rescinded, superseded, or amended pursuant to applicable law. The Order makes the following change: - Currently, LTCF that have confirmed cases of coronavirus cannot accept new patients unless certain conditions are met. The revised Order allows LTCFs to accept a new patient if that patient is being transferred from a facility closed by the State.
- Revises social distancing guidelines.
Click here to read the full order. |
| April 23 | Rules for Reopened Services Click here to read the full rules. Reglas para servicios reabiertos Haga clic aquí para ver las reglas. |
| April 23 | Amended Order: Safer at Home Effective as of Noon on April 23, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on May 15, 2020. Summary of changes: - Extends the Order until May 15, 2020
- Removes elective surgery language to be consistent with the Governor’s Order
- Adds language on “Reopened Services” to be consistent with the Governor’s Order and includes visiting “reopened services” as an allowable activity under the relevant sections of our Order
- The social distancing and hygiene requirements for Reopened Services were issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (attached) and this Order incorporates the State’s requirements
- Updates language on religious and worship services to be consistent with the Governor’s Order
- Allows auto dealers showrooms to be open
- Requires schools to be closed for the remainder of the 2019 – 2020 school year to be consistent with the Governor’s Order
- Exempts CARE Act Payments from garnishment, except for garnishment for child support payments
Click here to read the full order. Orden modificada: MÁS SEGURO EN CASA En vigencia a partir de las 12 p.m. del 23 de abril de 2020 y continuar hasta las 11:59 p.m. en 15 de mayo de 2020. Haga clic aquí para leer el pedido completo. |
| April 18 | Amended Order: Long-Term Care Facilities This Order shall be in effect beginning at 11:59 p.m. on April 18, 2020 and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020, or until it is either rescinded, superseded, or amended pursuant to applicable law. Updates: - Language clarifying that the Order applied to Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, and Nursing Homes
- Language clarifying that if a resident is transferred from a LTCF to a hospital to receive care, the resident can be transferred back to the LTCF
- Allows facilities to accept new admissions if the Facility goes 30 consecutive days without a resident or staffer testing positive for COVID-19
- Allows the Dallas County Health Authority to designate a COVID-19 LTCF to receive recovering COVID-19 patients from hospitals
Click here to view the full order. |
| April 18 | Amended Order: Safer At Home
Effective as of 3:00 p.m. on April 18, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020. Update: - The order is updated to mirror the cloth covering enforcement language from the Commission’s Court Order Regarding Craft Stores and Facial Covering. No substantive changes were made to the Order.
Click here to view the full order. |
| April 17 | Amended Order
Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020. The changes include: - Allows stores that sell fabric to operate for the sole purpose of selling school supplies and fabric and other supplies needed to make cloth coverings and masks (page 6)
- Adds language stating that the failure to wear a cloth covering cannot result in any civil or criminal fines or penalties (page 8)
Click here to view the full order. |
| April 17 | Judge Jenkins’ Statement on Reopening the Economy “I believe we- local, state, and federal officials- can work together to protect public health and carefully open the economy. We must be fully committed to following the science so we minimize the risk of a second wave of COVID19 that could force us backwards. We must listen to our constituents including those voices too often ignored but critical to this response. This includes among others: voices for workplace safety and fair treatment, communities of color who are bearing a disproportionate share of the pain of this pandemic and small business entrepreneurs who create half the jobs in Texas..." Click here to view the full statement. |
| April 17 | Amended Order
Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020. The changes include: - Allows stores that sell fabric to operate for the sole purpose of selling school supplies and fabric and other supplies needed to make cloth coverings and masks (page 6)
- Adds language stating that the failure to wear a cloth covering cannot result in any civil or criminal fines or penalties (page 8)
Click here to view the full order. |
| April 17 | Judge Jenkins’ Statement on Reopening the Economy “I believe we- local, state, and federal officials- can work together to protect public health and carefully open the economy. We must be fully committed to following the science so we minimize the risk of a second wave of COVID19 that could force us backwards. We must listen to our constituents including those voices too often ignored but critical to this response. This includes among others: voices for workplace safety and fair treatment, communities of color who are bearing a disproportionate share of the pain of this pandemic and small business entrepreneurs who create half the jobs in Texas..." Click here to view the full statement. |
| April 15 | Cloth Face Coverings - Frequently Asked Questions This document provides public health information on how members of the general public can safely use cloth face coverings when they need to leave their home for a short period of time to obtain essential goods or services. Members of the general public should use a clean face covering anytime they will be in contact with other people who are not household members in public or private spaces. It is important to note that face coverings are not a substitute for always practicing physical distancing and frequent handwashing. Click here to view the full FAQ. Preguntas frecuentes: Cubiertas faciales de tela Este documento proporciona información de salud pública sobre cómo los miembros del público en general pueden usar de manera segura cubiertas de tela para la cara cuando necesitan salir de su hogar por un corto período de tiempo para obtener bienes o servicios esenciales. Los miembros del público en general deben usar una cubierta de tela cada vez que estén en contacto con otras personas que no son miembros del hogar en espacios públicos o privados. Es importante tener en cuenta que las cubiertas faciales no son un sustituto para practicar siempre el distanciamiento físico y el lavado frecuente de manos. Haga clic aquí para leer las preguntas frecuentes completas. |
| April 15 | Amended Order: Summary of Changes (Covering of Nose and Mouth)
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: Effective as of 1:00 p.m. on April 16, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020: Covering of Nose and Mouth: Because an infected person can transmit the COVID-19 virus to others before showing any symptoms, the covering of a person’s nose and mouth is necessary to help slow the spread of the virus. Effective at 11:59 p.m. on April 17, 2020, to the greatest extent possible all persons over the age of two (2) shall wear some form of covering over their nose and mouth, such as a homemade mask, scarf, bandana or handkerchief, when patronizing an Essential Business or using public transportation pursuant to the rules outlined in Exhibit G. Parents and Guardians of children under 10 shall be responsible for appropriately masking children pursuant to this Order. To the greatest extent possible, all non-medical employees who work at an Essential Businesses or perform services that are exempt under this Order must wear face coverings over their noses and mouths while performing their work. An owner or operator of an Essential Business may refuse admission or service to any individual who fails to wear face covering. Wearing a face covering is not a substitute for maintaining 6-feet social distancing and hand washing, as these remain important steps to slowing the spread of the virus. Click here to read the full order. EXPOSICIÓN G
Orientación para cubrir la nariz y la boca Un porcentaje significativo de individuos con el virus COVID-19 carece de síntomas. Debido a que una persona infectada puede transmitir el virus a otros antes de mostrar cualquier síntoma, es necesario cubrir la nariz y la boca de una persona cuando visita un Negocio Esencial para ayudar a prevenir la propagación de COVID-19. Esto es consistente con los hallazgos de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedad y la Autoridad de Salud del Condado de Dallas. Haga clic aquí para leer el pedido completo. |
| April 8 | Amended Order
Updates: - Places restrictions on short-term rentals
- Prohibits door-to-door solicitation
Click here to view the full order. |
| April 7 | Amended Order: Regarding Long Term Care Facilities
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - This Order shall be in effect beginning at 6:30 p.m. on April 7, 2020 and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020, or until it is either rescinded, superseded, or amended pursuant to applicable law.
Click here to view the full order. |
| April 6 | Amended Order: Summary of Changes (to date) - Adds Rules for Financial Institutions and Realtors
- Establishes rules for financial institutions and realtors to follow when conducting business in Dallas County, including safety standards.
- Adds Rules for Common Carriers, Delivery Services, and Related Companies
- Establishes safety rules for common carriers, motor carriers, private carriers, shippers, delivery services, moving companies and contract carriers that load or unload cargo, supplies, equipment or goods at any point located in Dallas County.
Click here to view the full summary. |
| April 6 | Amended Order
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020:
- All individuals currently living within Dallas County are ordered to shelter at their place of residence. For the purposes of this Order, residences include hotels, motels, shared rentals, and similar facilities. To the extent individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces, they must at all times as reasonably as possible maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person when they are outside their residence. All persons may leave their residences only for Essential Activities, or to provide or perform Essential Governmental Functions, or to operate Essential Businesses, all as defined in Section 2.
- All businesses operating within Dallas County, except Essential Businesses as defined in below in Section 2, are required to cease all activities at facilities located within the County except Minimum Basic Operations as defined in Section 2. For clarity, businesses may continue operations consisting exclusively of employees or contractors performing activities at their own residences (i.e. working from home). To the greatest extent possible, all Essential Businesses shall comply with the Social Distancing Rules attached, including maintaining six feet social distancing for both employees and the general public.
- Employees of Essential Businesses, whose physical presence at the workplace is not essential to operations, are directed to use telecommuting to the fullest extent possible.
- All public or private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or living unit are prohibited, except as otherwise provided herein. Nothing in this Order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or living unit.
- All elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental offices, and other medical facilities are directed to identify procedures that are deemed "elective" by assessing which procedures can be postponed or cancelled based on patient risk considering the emergency need for redirection of resources to COVID-19 response.
Click here to read the full order. |
| April 3 | Order: Continuance of Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency This Continuance of Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency affirms the activation of the Dallas County Emergency Management Plan and extends the Declaration of Local Disaster until 11:49pm on May 20, 2020 unless rescinded by order of the Commissioners Court. Click here to read the full order. |
| April 3 | Amended Order: Safer At Home
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - Effective as of 11:10 a.m. on April 3, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020:
- All individuals currently living within Dallas County are ordered to shelter at their place of residence. For the purposes of this Order, residences include hotels, motels, shared rentals, and similar facilities. To the extent individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces, they must at all times as reasonably as possible maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person when they are outside their residence. All persons may leave their residences only for Essential Activities, or to provide or perform Essential Governmental Functions, or to operate Essential Businesses, all as defined in Section 2.
- All businesses operating within Dallas County, except Essential Businesses as defined in below in Section 2, are required to cease all activities at facilities located within the County except Minimum Basic Operations as defined in Section 2. For clarity, businesses may continue operations consisting exclusively of employees or contractors performing activities at their own residences (i.e. working from home). To the greatest extent possible, all Essential Businesses shall comply with the Social Distancing Rules attached, including maintaining six feet social distancing for both employees and the general public.
- Employees of Essential Businesses, whose physical presence at the workplace is not essential to operations, are directed to use telecommuting to the fullest extent possible.
- All public or private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or living unit are prohibited, except as otherwise provided herein. Nothing in this Order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or living unit.
- All elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental offices, and other medical facilities are directed to identify procedures that are deemed "elective" by assessing which procedures can be postponed or cancelled based on patient risk considering the emergency need for redirection of resources to COVID-19 response.
Click here to read the full order. Orden Enmendada
BAJO LA AUTORIDAD DEL CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO DE TEXAS SECCIÓN 418.108, JUEZ DEL CONDADO DE DALLAS CLAY JENKINS ORDENA: - En vigencia a partir de las 11:59 p.m. del 3 de abril de 2020 y continuar hasta las 11:59 p.m. en 30 de abril de 2020:
- Todas las personas que viven actualmente en el condado de Dallas tienen la orden de refugiarse en su lugar de residencia. Para los propósitos de esta Orden, las residencias incluyen hoteles, moteles, alquileres compartidos e instalaciones similares. En la medida en que las personas utilicen espacios compartidos o al aire libre, deben mantener en todo momento lo más razonablemente posible distanciamiento social de al menos seis pies de cualquier otra persona cuando estén fuera de su residencia. Todas las personas pueden abandonar sus residencias solo para Actividades Esenciales, o para proporcionar o realizar Funciones Gubernamentales Esenciales, o para operar Negocios Esenciales, todo como se define en la Sección 2.
- Todos los negocios que operan dentro del Condado de Dallas, excepto los Negocios Esenciales como se define a continuación en la Sección 2, deben cesar todas las actividades en las instalaciones ubicadas dentro del Condado. Para mayor claridad, las empresas pueden continuar las operaciones que consisten exclusivamente en empleados o contratistas que realizan actividades en sus propias residencias (es decir, trabajan desde casa). En la mayor medida posible, todos los Negocio Esenciales deberán seguir las Recomendaciones de Distanciamiento Social adjuntas, incluido el mantenimiento de distancia social de seis pies para los empleados y el público en general.
- Los empleados de negocios esenciales, cuya presencia física en el lugar de trabajo no es esencial para las operaciones, deben utilizar el teletrabajo en la mayor medida posible.
- Se prohíben todas las reuniones públicas o privadas de cualquier número de personas que ocurran fuera de un solo hogar o unidad de vivienda, excepto que se estipule lo contrario en el presente. Nada en esta Orden prohíbe la reunión de miembros de un hogar o unidad de vivienda.
- Todos los procedimientos electivos médicos, quirúrgicos y dentales están prohibidos en cualquier parte del condado de Dallas. Los hospitales, los centros de cirugía ambulatoria, los consultorios dentales y otras instalaciones médicas deben identificar los procedimientos que se consideran "electivos" mediante la evaluación de qué procedimientos pueden posponerse o cancelarse basado en el riesgo del paciente, teniendo en cuenta la urgente necesidad de re direccionar los recursos a los esfuerzos de COVID-19.
Haga clic aquí para ver el pedido modificado. |
| April 2 | Rules for Manufacturers and Distributors This document provides guidance for persons and business associated with the building and construction industries and trades on the meaning and application of Order issued by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins on April 02, 2020 (the “Order”). Click here to read the full rules. Reglas para fabricantes y distribuidores Este documento proporciona orientación para personas y empresas asociadas con las industrias y comercios de fabricación y distribución sobre el significado y la aplicación de la Orden emitida por el juez del condado de Dallas Clay Jenkins el 2 de abril de 2020 (la "Orden"). Haga clic aquí para ver las reglas. |
| April 2 | Amended Order: Summary of Changes (to date) - Adds safety rules for manufacturers and distributors
- Caps late fees for rent at $15/month
- Requires employees of essential businesses to telecommute when possible
- Prohibits employers from requiring negative COVID test of physician note before recovered employee can go back to work
- This provision is to prevent placing an additional burden on healthcare systems
- Clarifies that limits on purchases of toilet paper and other essential items do not apply to Essential Businesses and Government Offices
Click here to view the full summary. |
| April 2 | Amended Order
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020:
- All individuals currently living within Dallas County are ordered to shelter at their place of residence. For the purposes of this Order, residences include hotels, motels, shared rentals, and similar facilities. To the extent individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces, they must at all times as reasonably as possible maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person when they are outside their residence. All persons may leave their residences only for Essential Activities, or to provide or perform Essential Governmental Functions, or to operate Essential Businesses, all as defined in Section 2.
- All businesses operating within Dallas County, except Essential Businesses as defined in below in Section 2, are required to cease all activities at facilities located within the County except Minimum Basic Operations as defined in Section 2. For clarity, businesses may continue operations consisting exclusively of employees or contractors performing activities at their own residences (i.e. working from home). To the greatest extent possible, all Essential Businesses shall comply with the Social Distancing Rules attached, including maintaining six feet social distancing for both employees and the general public.
- Employees of Essential Businesses, whose physical presence at the workplace is not essential to operations, are directed to use telecommuting to the fullest extent possible.
- All public or private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or living unit are prohibited, except as otherwise provided herein. Nothing in this Order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or living unit.
- All elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental offices, and other medical facilities are directed to identify procedures that are deemed "elective" by assessing which procedures can be postponed or cancelled based on patient risk considering the emergency need for redirection of resources to COVID-19 response.
Click here to read the full order. |
| April 1 | Amended Order - Regarding Long-Term Care Facilities
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - This Order shall be in effect beginning at 2:00 p.m. on April 1, 2020 and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020, or until it is either rescinded, superseded, or amended pursuant to applicable law.
- This Order applies to all Long-Term Care Facilities (“LTCFs”) in Dallas County, Texas.
Click here to read the full order.
Orders Issued in March 2020March 31 | Order - Allowing Donations
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - Dallas County departments in possession of unused or unneeded medical equipment and supplies shall provide the unused or unneeded medical equipment and supplies to nursing homes, long term care facilities, organizations serving homeless individuals, and hospitals in Dallas County.
- This EXECUTIVE ORDER does not require Dallas County and its departments to provide medical equipment and supplies that are needed for Dallas County’s ongoing operations.
- This EXECUTIVE ORDER does include any medical equipment and supplies that may be expired per their packaging or manufacturer instructions.
- Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code § 81.032, the Commissioners Court can accept donations of property, as such, any Dallas County department that receives a donation of medical supplies or equipment is ordered to immediately notify the Dallas County Emergency Operations Center.
Click here to read the full order. |
| March 31 | Amended Order
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020:
- All individuals currently living within Dallas County are ordered to shelter at their place of residence. For the purposes of this Order, residences include hotels, motels, shared rentals, and similar facilities. To the extent individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces, they must at all times as reasonably as possible maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person when they are outside their residence. All persons may leave their residences only for Essential Activities, or to provide or perform Essential Governmental Functions, or to operate Essential Businesses, all as defined in Section 2.
- All businesses operating within Dallas County, except Essential Businesses as defined in below in Section 2, are required to cease all activities at facilities located within the County except Minimum Basic Operations as defined in Section 2. For clarity, businesses may continue operations consisting exclusively of employees or contractors performing activities at their own residences (i.e. working from home). To the greatest extent possible, all Essential Businesses shall comply with the Social Distancing Rules attached, including maintaining six feet social distancing for both employees and the general public.
- All public or private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or living unit are prohibited, except as otherwise provided herein. Nothing in this Order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or living unit.
- All elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental offices, and other medical facilities are directed to identify procedures that are deemed "elective" by assessing which procedures can be postponed or cancelled based on patient risk considering the emergency need for redirection of resources to COVID-19 response.
Click here to read the full order. |
| March 31 | Rules for the Construction Industry - Frequently Asked Questions
Reglas para la industria de construcción - Preguntas frecuentes |
| March 29 | Order - Regarding Long-Term Care Facilities
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS:
- This Order shall be in effect beginning at 11:59 p.m. on March 29, 2020 and until 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020, or until it is either rescinded, superseded, or amended pursuant to applicable law.
- This Order applies to all Long-Term Care Facilities (“LTCFs”) in Dallas County, Texas.
Click here to view the full order. |
| March 29 | Order - Rules for the Construction Industry
This document provides guidance for persons and business associated with the building and construction industries and trades on the meaning and application of Order issued by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins on March 29, 2020 (the “Order”). Click here to view the rules. Orden - Reglas para la industria de construcción
Este documento proporciona orientación para las personas y empresas asociadas con las industrias de la construcción y el comercio sobre el significado y la aplicación de la Orden emitida por el juez del condado de Dallas Clay Jenkins el 29 de marzo de 2020 (la "Orden"). Haga clic aquí para ver las reglas. |
| March 29 | Amended Order: Summary of Changes (to date) Click here to view the full summary. |
| March 29 | Amended Order - Stay Home Stay Safe
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on March 29, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020:
- All individuals currently living within Dallas County are ordered to shelter at their place of residence. For the purposes of this Order, residences include hotels, motels, shared rentals, and similar facilities. To the extent individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces, they must at all times as reasonably as possible maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person when they are outside their residence. All persons may leave their residences only for Essential Activities, or to provide or perform Essential Governmental Functions, or to operate Essential Businesses, all as defined in Section 2.
- All businesses operating within Dallas County, except Essential Businesses as defined in below in Section 2, are required to cease all activities at facilities located within the County except Minimum Basic Operations as defined in Section 2. For clarity, businesses may continue operations consisting exclusively of employees or contractors performing activities at their own residences (i.e. working from home). To the greatest extent possible, all Essential Businesses shall comply with the Social Distancing Rules attached, including maintaining six feet social distancing for both employees and the general public.
- All public or private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or living unit are prohibited, except as otherwise provided herein. Nothing in this Order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or living unit.
- All elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental offices, and other medical facilities are directed to identify procedures that are deemed "elective" by assessing which procedures can be postponed or cancelled based on patient risk considering the emergency need for redirection of resources to COVID-19 response.
Click here to view the amended order. Orden Enmendada - Quédate en Casa Quédate a Salvo
BAJO LA AUTORIDAD DEL CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO DE TEXAS SECCIÓN 418.108, JUEZ DEL CONDADO DE DALLAS CLAY JENKINS ORDENA: - En vigencia a partir de las 11:59pm del 29 de marzo de 2020 y continuar hasta las 11:59 p.m. en 3 de abril de 2020:
- Todas las personas que viven actualmente en el condado de Dallas tienen la orden de refugiarse en su lugar de residencia. Para los propósitos de esta Orden, las residencias incluyen hoteles, moteles, alquileres compartidos e instalaciones similares. En la medida en que las personas utilicen espacios compartidos o al aire libre, deben mantener en todo momento razonablemente posible distanciamiento social de al menos seis pies de cualquier otra persona cuando estén fuera de su residencia. Todas las personas pueden abandonar sus residencias solo para Actividades Esenciales, o para proporcionar o realizar Funciones Gubernamentales Esenciales, o para operar Negocios Esenciales, todo como se define en la Sección 2.
- Todos los negocios que operen dentro del Condado de Dallas, excepto los Negocios Esenciales como se define a continuación en la Sección 2, deben cesar todas las actividades en las instalaciones ubicadas dentro del Condado. Para mayor claridad, las empresas pueden continuar las operaciones que consisten exclusivamente en empleados o contratistas que realizan actividades en sus propias residencias (es decir, trabajan desde casa). En la mayor medida posible, todos los Negocio Esenciales deberán seguir las Recomendaciones de Distanciamiento Social adjuntas, incluido el mantenimiento de distancia social de seis pies para los empleados y el público en general.
- Se prohíben todas las reuniones públicas o privadas de cualquier número de personas que ocurran fuera de un solo hogar o unidad de vivienda, excepto que se estipule lo contrario en el presente. Nada en esta Orden prohíbe la reunión de miembros de un hogar o unidad de vivienda.
- Todos los procedimientos electivos médicos, quirúrgicos y dentales están prohibidos en cualquier parte del condado de Dallas. Los hospitales, los centros de cirugía ambulatoria, los consultorios dentales y otras instalaciones médicas deben identificar los procedimientos que se consideran "electivos" mediante la evaluación de qué procedimientos pueden posponerse o cancelarse basado en el riesgo del paciente, teniendo en cuenta la urgente necesidad de redireccionar los recursos a los esfuerzos contra el COVID-19.
Haga clic aquí para ver el pedido modificado. |
| March 24 | Amended Order - Stay Home Stay Safe - FINAL ORDER
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - Effective as of 9:00 p.m. on March 24, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020:
- All individuals currently living within Dallas County are ordered to shelter at their place of residence. For the purposes of this Order, residences include hotels, motels, shared rentals, and similar facilities. To the extent individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces, they must at all times as reasonably as possible maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person when they are outside their residence. All persons may leave their residences only for Essential Activities, or to provide or perform Essential Governmental Functions, or to operate Essential Businesses, all as defined in Section 2.
- All businesses operating within Dallas County, except Essential Businesses as defined in below in Section 2, are required to cease all activities at facilities located within the County. For clarity, businesses may continue operations consisting exclusively of employees or contractors performing activities at their own residences (i.e. working from home). To the greatest extent possible, all Essential Businesses shall comply with the Social Distancing Guidelines attached, including maintaining six feet social distancing for both employees and the general public.
- All public or private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or living unit are prohibited, except as otherwise provided herein. Nothing in this Order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or living unit.
- Restaurants with or without drive-in or drive-through services and microbreweries, micro-distilleries, or wineries may only provide take out, delivery, or drive-through services as allowed by law.
- Religious and worship services may only be provided by video and teleconference. Religious institutions must limit in-person staff to ten (10) people or less when preparing for or conducting video or teleconference services, and all individuals must follow the Social Distancing Guidelines including the six feet social distancing.
- All elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental offices, and other medical facilities are directed to identify procedures that are deemed "elective" by assessing which procedures can be postponed or cancelled based on patient risk considering the emergency need for redirection of resources to COVID-19 response.
Orden Enmendada - Quédate en Casa Quédate a Salvo - ORDEN FINAL
BAJO LA AUTORIDAD DEL CÓDIGO DE GOBIERNO DE TEXAS SECCIÓN 418.108, JUEZ DEL CONDADO DE DALLAS CLAY JENKINS ORDENA: - En vigencia a partir de las 9pm del 24 de marzo de 2020 y continuar hasta las 11:59 p.m. en 3 de abril de 2020:
- Todas las personas que viven actualmente en el condado de Dallas tienen la orden de refugiarse en su lugar de residencia. Para los propósitos de esta Orden, las residencias incluyen hoteles, moteles, alquileres compartidos e instalaciones similares. En la medida en que las personas utilicen espacios compartidos o al aire libre, deben mantener en todo momento razonablemente posible distanciamiento social de al menos seis pies de cualquier otra persona cuando estén fuera de su residencia. Todas las personas pueden abandonar sus residencias solo para Actividades Esenciales, o para proporcionar o realizar Funciones Gubernamentales Esenciales, o para operar Negocios Esenciales, todo como se define en la Sección 2.
- Todos los negocios que operen dentro del Condado de Dallas, excepto los Negocios Esenciales como se define a continuación en la Sección 2, deben cesar todas las actividades en las instalaciones ubicadas dentro del Condado. Para mayor claridad, las empresas pueden continuar las operaciones que consisten exclusivamente en empleados o contratistas que realizan actividades en sus propias residencias (es decir, trabajan desde casa). En la mayor medida posible, todos los Negocio Esenciales deberán seguir las Recomendaciones de Distanciamiento Social adjuntas, incluido el mantenimiento de distancia social de seis pies para los empleados y el público en general.
- Se prohíben todas las reuniones públicas o privadas de cualquier número de personas que ocurran fuera de un solo hogar o unidad de vivienda, excepto que se estipule lo contrario en el presente. Nada en esta Orden prohíbe la reunión de miembros de un hogar o unidad de vivienda.
- Los restaurantes con o sin servicio al coche o drive-through y micro cervecerías, micro destilerías o bodegas solo pueden proporcionar servicios para llevar, entrega o drive-through según lo permita la ley.
- Los servicios religiosos y de adoración solo se pueden proporcionar por video y teleconferencia. Las instituciones religiosas deben limitar el personal en persona a diez (10) personas o menos cuando se preparan o realizan servicios de video o teleconferencia, y todas las personas deben seguir las Recomendaciones de Distanciamiento Social, incluida la distancia social de seis pies.
- Todos los procedimientos electivos médicos, quirúrgicos y dentales están prohibidos en cualquier parte del condado de Dallas. Los hospitales, los centros de cirugía ambulatoria, los consultorios dentales y otras instalaciones médicas deben identificar los procedimientos que se consideran "electivos" mediante la evaluación de qué procedimientos pueden posponerse o cancelarse basado en el riesgo del paciente, teniendo en cuenta la urgente necesidad de redireccionar los recursos a los esfuerzos contra el COVID-19.
Haga clic aquí para ver el pedido modificado. |
| March 23 | FAQ: Stay Home Stay Safe
Preguntas Frequentes: Quedate en Casa, Quedate a Salvo |
| March 21 | Amended Order
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on March 21, 2020, and continuing until 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2020:
- Public or private Recreational Gatherings and Community Gatherings (as defined in Section 3 below) are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County.
- Restaurants with or without drive-in or drive-through services and microbreweries, micro-distilleries, or wineries may only provide take out, delivery, or drive-through services as allowed by law.
- Bars, lounges, taverns, private clubs, arcades, bowling alleys, theaters, gyms, fitness centers, gymnastics studios, and martial arts studios shall close.
- Massage parlors, nail salons, hair salons, barber shops, beauty salons, hair removal services, spas, tattoo and piercing parlors, and all other non-medical, personal care services that cannot be provided while maintaining six feet of distance shall close.
- Dallas County Tax Offices and passport offices shall close for in-person services.
- All elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental offices, and other medical facilities are directed to identify procedures that are deemed "elective" by assessing which procedures can be postponed or cancelled based on patient risk considering the emergency need for redirection of resources to COVID-19 response.
Click here to view the summary. |
| March 20 | Governor Abbott Announces Approval Of Emergency Designation For Small Business Disaster Loans From U.S. Small Business Administration Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has included the entire state of Texas in its Economic Injury Disaster Declaration and granted access to its Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which will provide long-term, low-interest loans to qualifying businesses across the state. "Small businesses are the foundation of our state’s economy and they need all the help they can get as the ripple effects of COVID-19 impact their everyday operations," said Governor Abbott. "Today’s decision by the U.S. Small Business Administration to make Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to qualifying small businesses across Texas is a vital lifeline for Texas small business owners who are doing their best to adapt to these trying times." The Governor’s request was driven by COVID-19-related economic losses across Texas related to major event cancellations, loss of walk-in customers, depletion of stock from suppliers, and client cancellations. Governor Abbott also commented on the SBA’s rapid turnaround to a request he made by letter just three days ago. "The overriding message of this time in history is that we are all in this together," said Governor Abbott. "From people responsibly remaining at home to protect themselves and their communities to the small businesses adapting to serve them, Texans are showing their willingness to serve the greater good and that’s why we’ll overcome this together. That’s what Texans do. We are not only Texas Strong, we are #TexasBizStrong." Texas small businesses who believe they may be eligible for an SBA EIDL should visit www.sba.gov/disaster where they can directly apply for assistance. The online application is the fastest method to receive a decision about loan eligibility. |
| March 18 | Amended Order: Summary of Changes (to date) - Distinguishes between “Community Gatherings” and “Recreational Gatherings”
- Community Gatherings are limited to 50 or fewer people. Community Gatherings are events like weddings, religious services, funerals, and other gatherings that brings together or is likely to bring together 50 or more persons at the same time in a single room or other single confined or enclosed space.
- Recreational Gatherings are limited to 10 or fewer people. Recreational Gatherings are indoor or outdoor events that are primarily social or recreational in nature that brings together or is likely to bring together 10 or more persons at the same time in a single room or other single confined or enclosed space. Examples of Recreational Gatherings are parties, backyard barbecues, social events, sporting events, and other gatherings.
- Suspends all delivery hour restrictions for transport to or from any entity involved in the selling or distribution of food products, medicine, or medical supplies in Dallas County for the next 60 days.
- Advises the Dallas County Justices of the Peace to suspend eviction hearings and writs of possession for at least the next 60 days to prevent renters from being displaced and to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19.
- Closes Dallas County Tax Offices and passport offices for in-person services.
- Clarifies that all gyms in Dallas County are to close.
- Makes minor changes, such as adds farmers markets to the definition of food suppliers.
Click here to view the summary. |
| March 18 | Amended Order
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, and continuing until 11:00 a.m. on March 20, 2020
(a) Public or private Recreational Gatherings and Community Gatherings (as defined in Section 3 below) are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County
(b) Restaurants with or without drive-in or drive-through services and microbreweries, micro-distilleries, or wineries may only provide take out, delivery, or drive-through services as allowed by law,
(c) Bars, lounges, taverns, private clubs, arcades, and gyms shall close.
(d) Dallas County Tax Offices and passport offices shall close for in-person services.
Click here for more information. |
| March 16 | Final Amended Order of County Judge Clay Jenkins
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020, and continuing until 11:00 a.m. on March 20, 2020
(a) public or private Community Gatherings (as defined in Section 3 below) are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County
(b) Restaurants with or without drive-in or drive-through services and microbreweries, micro-distilleries, or wineries may only provide take out, delivery, or drive-through services as allowed by law,
(c) Bars, lounges, taverns, or arcades and private clubs shall close.
Click here for more information. |
| March 15 | Dallas County Cancels All Jury Trials through May 8, 2020 Dallas County is cancelling all jury trials for Dallas County Criminal Courts, Civil Courts and Justice of the Peace (J.P.) Courts through May 8, 2020. Dallas County citizens summoned to appear at the Frank Crowley Criminal Courthouse, at the George Allen Civil Courthouse, or a J.P. Court prior to May 8, 2020 should not report nor call to reschedule their service. Click here for more information. |
| March 13 | DCHHS 2019 Novel Coronavirus Information and Current Number of Dallas County Cases |
| March 12 | Community Gatherings - Order of County Judge Clay Jenkins The virus that causes 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is easily transmitted through person to person contact, especially in group settings, and it is essential that the spread of the virus be slowed to protect the ability of public and private health care providers to handle the influx of new patients and safeguard public health and safety. Because of the risk of the rapid spread of the virus, and the need to protect the most vulnerable members of the community, this Order prohibits community gatherings, of 500 persons or more anywhere in Dallas County beginning at 11 a.m. on March 13, 2020, and continuing seven days through 11:00 a.m. on March 20, 2020, as defined by Section 3 herein. Click here for more information. |
| March 12 | DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE CLAY JENKINS ORDERS: - Effective as of 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, and continuing until 11:00 a.m. on March 20, 2020, public or private Community Gatherings (as defined in Section 3 below) are prohibited anywhere in Dallas County.
- In addition, the Office of the Dallas County Judge and the Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services (“Health Authority”) strongly recommends canceling, rescheduling, or not attending events with more than 250 persons. The Office of the Dallas County Judge and the Health Authority strongly urges organizations that serve high-risk populations to cancel gatherings of more than 10 people. These recommendations are based on the social distancing practices attached to this Order as well as the “Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission” issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”). The Office of the Dallas County Judge and the Health Authority urges people to not attend nonessential gatherings during the duration of this Order in order to help slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Click here for more information. |
|
|