Texas How many people are allowed inside a church at a given time during the 1st phase of the states reopening? Phase 1 of Governor Greg Abbotts plan to reopen Texas began Friday. Part of it expands occupancy for places of worship, allowing many to reopen their doors for service so long as they adhere to social distancing and sanitary guidelines. While some congregations intend to resume service, others said their doors wont reopen so soon. They said the timing doesnt seem right, and preferred to wait until healthcare professionals no longer advise congregants be spaced six feet apart from one another. If a church does reopen it must do so in compliance with Gov. Abbotts requirements. They include: - 25% capacity threshold in each church
- Congregants must wear masks
- Commonly used surfaces must be sanitized between each service
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