Legislation filed to limit Texas governor's disaster powers Legislation filed to limit Texas governor’s disaster powers The legislation, according to state Rep. Drew Springer, is not a personal critique on how the governor has managed the state response to the pandemic. LAMPASAS. Texas - Since the beginning of the pandemic, Lampasas County, according to state records, has had about 700 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 15 deaths. While orders from the governor are being observed, businesses are open and people are moving about. Courtney Owens purchased her flower shop on the Lampasas Town Square, a month after the outbreak hit. "Yes they need to be protected, small towns need to be protected," said Owens.