Governor Greg Abbott announced the first phase of the State of Texas' ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase I, certain services and activities are allowed to open with limited occupancy to ensure a minimum standard health protocols are followed. The Governor outlined special guidance to help Texans understand phase one by outlining the new protocols, and recommendations under the Texans Helping Texans: The Governor's Report to Open Texas. The report includes Checklists that outline DSHS' minimum standard health protocols for both businesses and individuals. You can download the report at the following ...