Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Social Services, Manufacturing and Industry
Intervention Categories: Legal and policy; Regulatory change
Level of Jurisdiction: Texas
Lead People/Agency: Gregg Abbott
Overview: Gregg Abbott announced that he is waiving certain regulations related to commercial trucking in the state of Texas. The suspensions aim to expedite commercial vehicle delivery of more supplied in each truckload as Texas works to mitigate the impact of the corona virus. These waiver are included as part of the actions from the state of disaster declared on March 13.
Full details here: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-waives-certain-state-trucking-regulations-to-expedite-delivery-of-resources-around-texas
Type of Justification: Predicted cause-effect relationship
Evidence/Justification: As the State of Texas works to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus, we are taking precautionary measures to ensure that Texans have access to the goods and supplies they need, said Governor Abbott. “Suspending these state trucking regulations will improve our ability to deliver the necessary supplies throughout the state so that grocers and retailers are able to continually stock their shelves. I want to remind Texans that stockpiling resources is neither necessary nor productive. The State of Texas is prepared and will continue to take action to support our communities.”