Hundreds of Texas bar owners pledge defiance to governor's order and will reopen

[kpete]

Hundreds of Texas bar owners say they'll defy Governor Greg Abbott's mandate that ordered them closed after a surge in coronavirus cases.

Approximately 800 bar owners have promised to participate in an event organized by Fort Worth bar owner Chris Polone called the "Freedom Fest" where bar owners have pledged to open their doors in defiance of the governor's orders which could place their state liquor licenses in jeopardy.

Abbott had previously allowed bars to reopen with restrictions but ordered them to close again on June 26 after the state experienced a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.

Bars must adhere to safety measures that include taking customers' temperatures before entering, maintaining social distancing, requiring face coverings and having hand sanitizer available.

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is aware of the event and will be conducting inspections, said commission spokesman Chris Porter. Violators of the order could face a 30-day suspension of their liquor license.


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[hatrack]

1. Some of your customers will die, some of your businesses will die, then some of you will die . . . .

OK, Texan . . . .

[raccoon]

2. You can't fix stupid. Nt

[Squinch]

3. Nothing can be done for these people. May they rest in peace.

[sop]

4. Send in the federal mercenaries to prevent the carnage.

[dalton99a]

5. Polone had his liquor license suspended after his "Rail Club Tea Party" protest on July 4

[Sherman A1]

6. Hopefully he will get it pulled

Entirely and then see that actions have consequences. He likely will not understand that, but hopefully will see it happen.

[Karma13612]

7. He'll just b!tch about his "Freedumbs" being denied. nt

[Alacritous Crier]

8. #OkTrumper

[tanyev]

9. Never seen so many business owners so determined to kill off their customers.

It's not a long term growth strategy.

[MoonRiver]

10. And so many of their customers ready to be killed!

[rockfordfile]

11. Freedom to get more Americans killed and infected. Russia thanks you

[Renew Deal]

12. It won't matter if they open if people don't show up.

[Mopar151]

13. It's Texas. n/t

[BSdetect]

14. I call Darwinism

[GeorgeGist]

15. 30-day suspension ...

IF YOU'RE WHITE!!

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

16. Just so long as those who go to the bars

don't seek medical aid if they get sick.

[MagickMuffin]

17. I live in Fort Worth and this is insane

Here's his fb page for the event. I left a message, feel free to let him have it

https://www.facebook.com/officialchrispolone/

[Ms. Toad]

18. The 30-day suspension needs to start after bars are allowed to reopen.

A 30-day suspension running simultaneous with the period of closure means they can be stupid and not risk anything at all - they will likely be allowed to open as soon as everyone else did.

[Ms. Toad]

19. *****IF***** they abide by the rules they set out,

They should be no worse than restaurants. Which begs the question of whether indoor seating at restaurants should be permitted.

1. Only allow 25% of your listed occupancy.
2. Please create a floor plan that includes seating(tables/chairs). Please only allow tables
of 4-6 people max. Once tables and chairs are placed please use duct tape to make a square around the tables so those guests can stand within their square. Create a
separate area for media.
Please separate areas/people by a minimum of 6 feet using duct tape or other noticeable markings.
Enforce SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PROTOCOLS ALL NIGHT.
3. Must have hand sanitizer easily accessible to patrons, and have employees/volunteers continuously disinfecting services.
4. Upon guest entry, perform temperature checks.
After doing so manage seating guests in the same manner as a restaurant would. Seating parties one at a time, not only sets an immediate precedence as the guests enter, but also allows for better control over social distancing protocol.
5. Type up and print off COVID-19 Protocols and Procedures and hang them all over your establishment for patrons to see. (We will send you an example if you need help)
6. MASK ARE REQUIRED! With the exception of the 4th Amendment. If someone is not wearing a mask, you may assume it is because of a medical condition. (DO NOT ASK
THEM WHY. DO NOT PERMIT THEM ENTRY because you are forced to assume that the patron has an underlying health issue and does not need to be in attendance for their safety.
7. Gloves are encouraged but not required. However, constant hand washing is a MUST!
8. Designate an employee to film/live stream the entire event. This will protect you from exaggerations,short falls, as well as serve as verbatim proof that our industry can operate safely.
9. The charity you decide to donate to has to be a legal 501.C Non-Profit Business.
10. It is up to your business to decide whether or not you would like to sell alcohol.
11. If TABC or other officials arrive, Remain calm and respectful. Document the entire encounter on film.
12. Abide by ALL 51% Laws in regards to Guns, Outside Drinks, ECT. (You know the rules.)

[TeamPooka]

20. You can't fix stupid.