Type of Intervention: Executive Order
Sectors Involved: Private Sector
Intervention Categories: Legal and policy; Regulatory change
Level of Jurisdiction: Texas
Lead People/Agency: Governor Greg Abbott
Overview: Governor Greg Abbott announced that he is temporarily suspending certain provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. Suspending these provisions will allow for refunds of application fees paid to obtain a temporary event permit for an event that was later cancelled.
Full details here: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-allows-event-permit-refunds-for-businesses-affected-by-covid-19-cancellations
Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat
Evidence/Justification: Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he is temporarily suspending certain provisions of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code. Suspending these provisions will allow for refunds of application fees paid to obtain a temporary event permit for an event that was later cancelled. Various events slated for Wichita Falls were canceled because of coronavirus concerns including the popular Saint Patrick’s Day Street Festival and the Red River Wine & Beer Festival.