Following a 90-minute discussion that included comments from numerous residents, New Braunfels City Council members on Monday elected to operate all city facilities at 100% occupancy but require the use of face coverings by the public when social distancing is not feasible.
The decision comes as Texas Gov. Greg Abbottâs executive order rescinding statewide face covering and occupancy requirements goes into effect.
Abbottâs order allows businesses and other establishments to decide whether to require their employees and customers to follow additional hygiene measures, including the wearing of a face covering. Cities fall under the category of âother establishments.â
Council members are expected to revisit the decision on face coverings and facility occupancy during a meeting scheduled for April 12.
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