On Monday, March 23, 2020, the Parker County Commissioner's Court amended the Parker County Declaration of Local Disaster to reflect further restrictions of non-essential businesses. A list of essential services is below and a link to the County's declaration is located below the list: 

Parker County List of Essential Services

·         Public Safety, Police, Fire, EMS Dispatchers, Public Works, Utilities

·         Health care operations and essential infrastructure

·         Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks and pet supply stores

·         Farming and fishing operations

·         Businesses that provide food, shelter and social services

·         The media

·         Gas stations, car and bike repair businesses, and towing services

·         Banks and related financial institutions

·         Hardware stores

·         Hotels &Motels

·         Plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who maintain the safety, sanitation and essential services needed in homes and businesses

·         Businesses that provide mailing, shipping and delivery services

·         Laundromats, dry cleaners and industrial laundry services

·         Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food for delivery or carry out

·         Businesses that supply products needed for people to work from home

·         Businesses that supply other essential businesses with supply

·         Airlines, taxis and other private transportation providers

·         Home-based care for seniors, adults or children

·         Residential facilities and shelters

·         Professional services, including legal, accounting, real estate and other services

·         Childcare facilities

·         Businesses that provide food, shelter and other needs for animals

·         Funeral, mortuary, cremation and related services

·         Building and construction services

·         Critical labor union functions

·         Licensed private detectives, guards and similar agencies

NOTE: Essential services must still comply with the other provisions contained in the Emergency Declaration.

Link to Parker County declaration: https://www.parkercountytx.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=416

These restrictions are effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 6 PM.