The San Marcos City Council considered imposing new COVID-19 limitations, which could possibly challenge Texas Gov. Greg Abbott s state orders, at its Jan. 19 meeting.Â
Council member Maxfield Baker proposed the possibility of a city ordinance that would aid in implementing additional COVID-19 restrictions.
While Baker s suggestion was met with mixed agreements throughout the council, some members agreed passing the ordinance would be worth going against the governor s orders. COVID is so serious, and I have known so many people that have passed, Council member Saul Gonzales says. If it gets any worse, I think we as a city body we got to do what we have to do to protect our citizens even though we might be going against the governor.