bars, racing to contain new outbreaks. the governor of texas ordering all bars and outdoor tubing businesses to close immediately, and limiting restaurant capacity to 50%, one day after pressing pause on the state's next phase of reopening. >> today we find ourselves careening toward a catastrophic and unsustainable situation. >> reporter: houston tonight raising its covid alert to the highest level, warning of uncontrolled transmission. new cases doubling in less than two weeks. in dallas, icus over 70% full. >> i need you to put your mask on. i need you to help me. that's how you can help me. >> reporter: new cases surging in florida. nearly 9,000 new infections today alone. the state pausing plans for the next phase of reopening. the governor pointing to younger people. >> the community transmission is being driven by that 18 to 35-year-old group. >> reporter: the state now suspending drinking at all bars, calling them a breeding ground. >> i would not personally go to an indoor restaurant space to