With Gov. Greg Abbott resisting calls for a statewide stay-at-home order, local officials are tasked with deciding which businesses and employees are essential. This strategy means the rules differ from county to county, and many employees are confused about why they're being called in to work.
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City and county officials cannot prohibit the sale of guns during an emergency declaration, according to the Texas Attorney General.
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