Originally published by Amy Starnes.
OCA issues updated guidance on conducting court proceedings — In light of Governor Greg Abbott’s April 17 executive orders to loosen restrictions on healthcare procedures and select retail services and create a “strike force” to open Texas, the Office of Court Administration issued the following updated guidance for all courts in Texas. — Texas Bar Blog
Texas judge issues order that could greatly expand mail-in voting — A state district judge issued a temporary injunction expanding who can qualify for an absentee ballot for the upcoming elections. — The Texas Tribune
Gov. Abbott outlines plan to relax restrictions and gradually reopen Texas economy (audio) — Gov. Greg Abbott announced a plan to gradually reopen aspects of the state’s economy, with a goal of allowing Texans to return to work while containing the spread of COVID-19. — KUT – Austin
Law puts expansive emergency power in Abbott’s hands — Multiple lawsuits are seeking to overturn Abbott’s stay-home order or limit his reach on abortion, voting and criminal justice, with attorneys for Texas fighting to keep the expanded powers within the governor’s grasp. — Austin American-Statesman
Commentary: The effects of COVID-19 on Texan lawyers and insurers — As millions of Americans shelter-in-place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lawsuits concerning COVID-19 losses have surged in the United States and will probably flood case dockets for years to come. (Subscription required) — Texas Lawyer
What workers, employers should know as businesses begin to reopen (video) — Employment attorney Rogge Dunn says new laws have given added protections to workers that many aren’t aware of. — WFAA – Dallas
Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown argues inmate lawsuit should be tossed, governor agrees — This lawsuit, filed last week against the county and Brown, is one of a handful pending in federal and state court challenging the current bail system in Texas. — The Dallas Morning News
5th Texas execution delayed in midst of virus outbreak — A fifth scheduled execution of a Texas death row inmate has been delayed because of the coronavirus spread around the state. Carlos Treviño’s execution, which had been set for June 3, was postponed to Sept. 30. — The Associated Press
Paxton opposes federal judge’s order for widespread testing, hand sanitizer at Texas prison — The state on Friday appealed a federal judge’s order calling for widespread COVID-19 testing and hand sanitizer for all inmates at the geriatric prison outside Houston. (Subscription required) — Houston Chronicle
Amid the epidemic, it can be hard to know what’s going on behind closed doors (audio) — Cities and some states across the country have closed up their public record offices and relaxed sunshine laws during the coronavirus epidemic. — NPR
ICE can’t duck class action over detainees’ poor access to health care — A federal judge in California advanced a nationwide class action lawsuit over poor access to medical and mental health care at federal detention facilities, as infections rise among detainees. — Courthouse News Service
Laredo, a key Texas border crossing, uses strict coronavirus measures as it fears spread to rest of US — With curfews, anti-gathering orders and a requirement to wear masks, Laredo has implemented some of the strictest protective measures in the nation. — The Texas Tribune
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