Reopen Texas Phase III was announced by Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, allowing higher capacities and more businesses open.

Many locations are being allowed to open up just in time for some summer fun swimming, playing sports, visiting a zoo, and so much more.

Do continue to practice safety guidelines: no groups larger than ten people, stay socially distant, and wear your facial covering.

For details visit https://open.texas.gov/

Important Notes
–Freestone County currently less than five active cases of COVID-19, and as long as it continues to, will be able to open up at 75% on Friday, June 12, 2020
–Employees are not counted in the occupancy limits
–50 percent occupancy limit does not apply to outdoor areas, events, or establishments unless specifically listed.

No Occupancy Limit
–Essential Businesses as listed by U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
–Religious Services in churches, congregations and houses of worship
–Local Government Operations, including county and municipal, in regards to licensing (including marriage licenses), permitting, recordation, and document-filing services, as determined by the local government
–Child Care services
–Youth Camps, including summer camps, day camps, and overnight camps
–Recreational sports programs for adults and children

No Limit – as long as ‘Stations’ are 6 Feet Apart
If you are having trouble getting in to get a massage, tattoo, hair, or nails done at your favorite Freestone County location, Good news!
–Places where licensed cosmetologists or barbers work (IE: Beauty Salons, Nail Salons, and Barber Shops)
–Massage Establishments
–Personal-Care and Beauty Services, IE: Tanning Salons, tattoo studios, piercing studios, hair removal services, and hair loss treatment

50 Percent Occupancy Outdoors and Bars
Needing to break out and have some fun with the kids or maybe some friends? Great – here is more of that good news.
–Professional, college and similar sporting events
–swimming pools
–water parks
–museums and libraries
–zoos, aquariums, natural caverns, and similar facilities
–rodeos and equestrian events
–On June 19, 2020 Amusement parks and Carnivals (in counties with less than 1000 cumulative cases, such as Freestone County)
–Bars with only seated customers being served

75 Percent Occupancy
Freestone County restaurant owners and customers can now rejoice, as a higher occupancy rating means a much quicker wait time, especially right after church lets out.
–Restaurants may now open at 75% occupancy

Outdoor Gatherings over 500
–Unless specifically stated in another section, the county judge and/or mayor, as appropriate, in consultation with the local public health authority, may impose additional restrictions