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Minimum Recommended Health Protocols (PDFs)
In accordance with Governor Abbott’s Executive Orders GA-23, GA-21, and GA-18, the following are the minimum recommended health protocols for Texas.
Effective May 1, 2020
• Protocols for Individuals (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for all Employers (revised 5/5/2020)
• Protocols for Retailers (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Retail Customers (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Restaurants (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Restaurant Customers (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Movie Theaters (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Movie Theater Customers (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Museums and Libraries (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Museum and Library Visitors (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Outdoor Sport Participants (revised 5/5/2020)
• Protocols for Churches and Places of Worship (revised 5/5/2020)
• Protocols for Single Person Offices (revised 5/5/2020)
• Special Guidance for Texans Over 65 (revised 5/5/2020)
Effective May 5, 2020
• Protocols for Churches and Places of Worship Attendees (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Wedding Reception Venues
• Protocols for Wedding Reception Attendees (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Wedding Venues
• Protocols for Wedding Attendees (revised 5/18/2020)
Effective May 8, 2020
• Protocols for Nail Salons and Shops
• Protocols for Nail Salon Customers
• Protocols for Parks, Beaches, and Bodies of Water (including swimming pools) (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Tanning Salons
• Protocols for Tanning Salon Customers
• Protocols for Barber Shop Customers
• Protocols for Cosmetology Salons and Hair Salons
• Protocols for Cosmetology Salons and Hair Salon Customers
Effective May 18, 2020
• Protocols for Manufacturers (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for All Office-Based Employees (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for All Office-Based Employers (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Gyms and Exercise Facilities (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Gym and Exercise Facility Patrons (revised 5/18/2020)
• Protocols for Child Care Centers
• Protocols for Child Care Families
• Protocols for Massage, Personal-Care, and Beauty Services
• Protocols for Massage, Personal-Care, and Beauty Customers
• Protocols for Youth Club Participants
Effective May 22, 2020
• Protocols for Bowling Alleys, Bingo Halls, Simulcasting, and Skating Rinks
• Protocols for Bowling, Bingo, Simulcasting, and Skating Customers
• Protocols for Rodeo/Equestrian Events
• Protocols for Zoos, Aquariums, and Natural Caverns
• Protocols for Zoo, Aquarium, Natural Cavern Visitors
Effective May 31, 2020
• Protocols for Day Youth Camp Operators
• Protocols for Day Youth Camp Families
• Protocols for Overnight Youth Camp Operators
• Protocols for Overnight Youth Camp Families
• Protocols for Professional Sports without In-Person Spectators
• Protocols for Youth Sports Operators
• Protocols for Youth Sports Families