ABILENE, TX – One Texas city says that it will not be enforcing Governor Greg Abbott’s latest executive order which shut down bars and reduced the maximum occupancy allowed at restaurants.
Abilene City Manager Robert Hanna shared this statement on Friday after Abbott’s order was announced:
“The City of Abilene under the advice of the City Attorney, will not enforce the Governor’s Executive Order, BUT we encourage all business owners and citizens to use common sense, and to follow the Governor’s Executive Orders to the extent they can. In regards to bars and restaurants, TABC will likely work to enforce the Governor’s Executive Order.”
Bars and restaurants that defy the order could still face could face penalties from the TABC.
As of Friday afternoon Abilene has 71 active COVID-19 cases.
