In an effort to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Dallas County
Judge Clay Jenkins, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
418.108, has issued a stay-at-home Order that takes effect at 11:59 p.m. on March
23, 2020, and continues until at least 11:59 p.m. April 3, 2020.
The Order directs all individuals currently living within Dallas
County to shelter at their place of residence, other than to engage
in Essential Activities, or provide or perform Essential
Governmental Functions, or to operate Essential Businesses. For
purposes of the Order, residences include hotels, motels, shared
rentals, and similar facilities. Moreover, Dallas County residents
who perform work or services for businesses outside of Dallas
County are bound by the Order and must not leave their home to
travel outside of the county to perform work in violation of the
Order. The Order also requires all businesses operating within
Dallas County, except Essential Businesses, to cease all activities
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