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.