Texas Register, Volume 46, Number 6, Pages 883-978, February 5, 2021 Page: 889
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'THE
VE RNOR As required by Government Code, 2002.011(4), the Texas Register publishes
executive orders issued by the Governor of Texas. Appointments and proclamations
are also published. Appointments are published in chronological order. Additional
information on documents submitted for publication by the Governor's Office can be obtained by calling (512) 463-1828.Proclamation 41-3801
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:
WHEREAS, I, Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, issued a disaster
proclamation on May 31, 2020, certifying under Section 418.014 of
the Texas Government Code that the threats and incidents of violence
starting on May 29, 2020, which have endangered public safety,
constitute and pose an imminent threat of disaster for all counties in
the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, in each subsequent month effective through today, I have
issued proclamations renewing the disaster declaration for all Texas
counties; and
WHEREAS, these events have caused or imminently threatened wide-
spread or severe damage, injury, and property loss, among other harms,
at a time when the State of Texas is responding to the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19) disaster; and
WHEREAS, while all Americans are entitled to exercise their First
Amendment rights, it is imperative that order is maintained, all per-
sons are kept safe and healthy, and property is protected; and
WHEREAS, peaceful protestors, many of whom are responding to the
senseless taking of life by the reprehensible actions of a few, should
themselves be protected from harm; and
WHEREAS, the declaration of a state of disaster has facilitated and
expedited the use and deployment of resources to enhance preparedness
and response to the ongoing threats, including by ensuring that federal
law enforcement officers can fully assist with the efforts; and
WHEREAS, a state of disaster continues to exist in all counties due
to threats of widespread or severe damage, injury, and property loss,
among other harms;
NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the authority vested in me by
Section 418.014 of the Texas Government Code, I do hereby renew the
disaster proclamation for all counties in Texas.Pursuant to Section 418.017, I authorize the use of all available re-
sources of state government and of political subdivisions that are rea-
sonably necessary to cope with this disaster.
Pursuant to Section 418.016(a), I hereby continue the suspension of
all relevant provisions within Chapter 1701 of the Texas Occupations
Code, as well as Title 37, Chapters 211 - 229 of the Texas Admin-
istrative Code, to the extent necessary for the Texas Commission on
Law Enforcement to allow federal law enforcement officers to per-
form peace officer duties in Texas. Additionally, pursuant to Section
418.016, any regulatory statute prescribing the procedures for conduct
of state business or any order or rule of a state agency that would in any
way prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with this dis-
aster shall be suspended upon written approval of the Office of the Gov-
ernor. However, to the extent that the enforcement of any state statute
or administrative rule regarding contracting or procurement would im-
pede any state agency's emergency response that is necessary to cope
with this declared disaster, I hereby suspend such statutes and rules for
the duration of this declared disaster for that limited purpose.
In accordance with the statutory requirements, copies of this proclama-
tion shall be filed with the applicable authorities.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and
have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my office in the
City of Austin, Texas, this the 25th day of January, 2021.
Greg Abbott, Governor
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GOVERNOR February 5, 2021 46 TexReg 889
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