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Galveston County officials said they will refuse to enforce business restrictions imposed by Gov. Greg Abbott, as surging COVID-19 cases in nine southeast Texas counties have triggered fresh lockdowns.
The governor's order requires the immediate closure of bars and restricts restaurant capacity at 50%. It also bans elective surgeries to keep hospital beds open for critically ill patients. The counties affected include Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers, Liberty, Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Jasper and Newton.
Galveston County Judge Mark Henry said he could not enforce the order even if he wanted to.