COVID-19 INFORMATION

Last updated May 28, 2020. To the left are the latest numbers for Region 8 from the Texas State Department of Health Services.

Notification Process: When a positive test result is received, Region 8 begins a contact investigation (CI). When the CI is complete, Region 8 epidemiologists will notify the Preparedness and Response (PAR) team. PAR staff will contact the county Emergency Management Coordinator (EMC) or County Judge to share the necessary information. Once EMC or County Judge is notified, PAR will notify the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) District Coordinator of the confirmed cases. Once notifications are complete, the case is added to the Region 8 case count totals. 

When a patient has recovered from COVID-19, the PAR staff will notify the EMC or the County Judge and request that the COVID-19 Alert Flags that may have been placed in the dispatch center be removed.  

May 18, 2020 - Executive Order 23 Expanding Opening

May 1, 2020 - Under the Governor’s order there was an attestation for counties with five or fewer confirmed cases of COVID-19. As of today, the County Judge has stated that Bandera County falls under this and will allow the capacity of the businesses to go from 25% to 50% occupancy as long as the social distancing guidelines are followed. Marshal Dietrich tried to visit most of the restaurants in the City limits today to cover this new stipulation and guidelines. So, with that said as of May 1, 2020 restaurants, retail stores, shopping malls, museums, libraries, and movie theaters can open at 50% occupancy. If you don’t have a Certificate of Occupancy and are in the City limits only and need to know what your capacity number is please call 830-522-3126.

April 30, 2020 - COVID-19 Utilities Assistance Program Information

April 6, 2020 - Ordinance 374: COVID-19 Declaration Amendments

March 31, 2020 - Governor Greg Abbott Executive Order No. GA-14
Relating to statewide continuity of essential services and activities during the COVID-19 disaster.

GA-14 Essential Services Designation
Follow these steps to determine whether your business is an "essential service" as defined by Texas Executive Order No. GA-14.

March 20, 2020 - Ordinance 373: COVID-19 Declaration

March 19, 2020 - Governor Greg Abbott Executive Order 

Sanitary Sewer Blockages
With the growing concerns over the COVID-19 virus we understand that everyone has kicked their normal disinfecting and cleaning habits into high gear. We are asking that you refrain from flushing baby wipes, cleaning wipes, paper towels, and even the so called “flushable wipes” down your toilet. These products cause serious issues with the sanitary sewer collection system throughout the city. 

COVID-19 Information: How to Protect Yourself 

Governor Greg Abbott Proclamation regarding COVID-19