Texas Supreme Court Halts Enforcement of Dine-In Curfew In Austin and Travis County

Texas Supreme Court Halts Enforcement of Dine-In Curfew In Austin and Travis County
A sign encouraging social distancing is seen on the floor inside a bar in Austin, Tx., on June 26, 2020. Sergio Flores/AFP via Getty Images
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
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The Texas Supreme Court on Jan. 1 ruled to halt enforcement of two orders—one in Austin and the other in Travis County—that sought to impose a weekend curfew on dine-in services.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton petitioned the high court for an order blocking the City of Austin and Travis County from enforcing local orders that would prohibit bars, restaurants, and other venues from offering dine-in food and beverage services between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Jan. 1 through Jan. 3.

Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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