In this file photo, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra issues an executive order requiring all Hays County residents to wear face coverings when in public, Thursday, June 18, 2020, outside of the Hays County Historic Courthouse. Hays County officials urged similar protocols across the county Tuesday. As new information becomes available from Hays County, the State of Texas and federal government agencies, we will publish those updates. Hays County, part of TSA Region O, has had a steady increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations. Governor Abbot has issued an Executive Order Implementing Statewide Essential Services and Activities Protocols. As outlined in Governor Abbott’s Executive Orders GA-31and GA-32, bars must close, elective surgeries may need to be rescheduled, and many businesses must reduce their occupancy to 50 percent. Executive Order GA-32 was enacted on Oct. 14 in Texas Trauma Service Area (TSA) where there is a high hospitalization rate. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra said while the decision was ambitious, the … Beccera said he received a letter from Dr. John Hellerstedt, director of the Texas Department of State health services, informing him of the situation as it … Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra Sunday received a letter from Dr. John Hellerstedt, Director of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), informing him of the situation. Abbott issued Executive Order GA-32, relating to the continued response to the COVID-19 disaster as Texas reopens. “The County’s new COVID-19 Order was a collaborative effort with mayors of cities within Hays County,” Judge Becerra, said. 712 S. Stagecoach Trail CLARIFICATION REGARDING EXECUTIVE ORDER BY GOVERNOR ABBOTT EFFECTIVE APRIL 2, 2020 NOTE: An earlier version of this release mentioned a $1,000 fine. Gov. Even though some of the detailed guidance in the Hays County Judge’s most recent Order will no longer control, it is important to remember that Governor’s Order does indicate that businesses and citizens should follow the Guidelines from the President and the CDC. Hello, Hays County!! 712 S. Stagecoach Trail That portion of the Order was removed prior to issuance. The Governor’s Order still prohibits visitation of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and it still forbids use of bars, restaurants, gyms, massage establishments, tattoo studios, piercing studios, or cosmetology salons, except that it encourages take-out and/or delivery of food and drinks. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra issued a new executive order that, among other provisions, requires face coverings be worn in public. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra announces a new executive order will mandate all people 10 years or older to wear a face covering when in a public effective June 22. Face coverings may include homemade masks, scarfs, bandanas, or a handkerchief. Executive Orders Public Health Disaster Declarations. Hays County residents should continue to maintain physical distancing of at least six feet while outside their home. The Health and Safety Policy required to be developed and implemented by this Executive Order may also include the implementation of other mitigating measures designed to control and reduce the transmission of COVID-19 such as temperature checks or health screenings. Below is information from the Hays County COVID-19 Work Group on the effect of the Governor’s Order on the 3 rd COVID-19 Order by Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra. Following a spike of more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases in 11 days and attempting to hold a grip on business closures, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra announced a … Greg Abbott lifted the state's mask mandate, but Hays County leadership has called the order premature. Executive Orders On March 2, 2021, Gov. Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra issued a new COVID-related executive Order effective today, June 22, that, among other provisions, requires face coverings be worn in public in Hays County. We have heard the many calls, and read the emails and messages asking that we somehow require masks in Hays County, despite the Governor’s reckless and premature order to lift the mask mandate and reopen businesses to 100%. “This is not a fight we can give up on, the pandemic is far from over.”, Hays County “With our COVID-19 case counts increasing rapidly here in Hays County, including the 210 cases today alone,” he said, “it’s important that we get back to doing those simple things that can help protect the most vulnerable in our community.”. Residents should employ the following habits while in public: Washing hands before you leave home and when you return.