City of McAllen
Full Phase I Re-Opening
Directive: U.S. President Donald Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott have both indicated a strong desire to begin re-opening the U.S. and Texas economies on a limited / safe basis. On April 17, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that as part of Phase I of re-opening Texas, he would allow retail businesses to open on Friday, April 24, 2020 on a take-out / curbside basis only. Additionally, on April 27, 2020, Governor Abbott expanded the opening guidelines for businesses to take effect on Friday, May 1, 2020. These new guidelines are an enhancement of / addition to the Essential Businesses that have already been conducting business under specific guidelines.
Please see below for guidelines related to who should / should not be open as per the Phase I Re-Opening guidelines, and also find a copy of the “City of McAllen Safe Business Phase I Re-Opening Commitment” – a document which your business will be required to print, sign, and post publicly where your customers can easily see it.
City of McAllen Safe Business – Full Phase I Re-Opening Commitment Form
- The above form must be printed out, signed, and placed in an extremely visible location where it can be seen from the front door of the business (on the front door itself is acceptable)
- This form is designed to serve as your business' commitment to adhere to federal and state guidelines for re-opening, and also serves to show that same commitment to your customers and their health
- McAllen Code Enforcement Officers will be looking for this revised FULL Phase I Commitment Form in all open businesses beginning on May 1, 2020