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Austin restaurants backtrack on COVID-19 vaccine requirement after contact with TABC
KXAN ^ | 08/12/2021 | by: Andrew Schnitker

Posted on 08/13/2021 12:32:52 PM PDT by Responsibility2nd

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin restaurants Launderette and Fresa’s will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for indoor dining after being contacted by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.

Earlier this week, the two restaurants announced intentions to require vaccination proof at its restaurants but backtracked after communication with TABC.

TABC says managers at the Austin restaurants “weren’t aware of the full requirements of the law and immediately took steps to comply.” Launderette confirmed on its Instagram page vaccinations are not required, but guests are required to “wear masks indoors when not seated at a table.”

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 968 in June, which prohibits Texas businesses or government entities from requiring COVID-19 vaccine passports or any vaccine information from customers.

TABC posted an announcement Thursday, reminding businesses of the legislation. Businesses not in compliance could risk having liquor licenses or permits revoked.

“While the agency has not taken formal action against any businesses to date, we have requested to meet with representatives of businesses where potential noncompliance could be taking place. Our goal is to educate and inform, rather than penalize, these businesses,” TABC said in a statement to KXAN.


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To: catnipman

We saw a poor/afraid guy, at a ballgame, recently...who would lift his mask.....take a drink of his beer....lower his mask.....then, lift his mask, take a bite of his hot dog....lower his mask...rinse/repeat. This went on for as long as we could tell (he and his un-masked wife left the area, after a while).


21 posted on 08/14/2021 8:45:36 PM PDT by Jane Long (America, Bless God....blessed be the Nation.)
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To: Jane Long

Yes!
Thanks for the ping.


22 posted on 08/15/2021 7:39:56 AM PDT by djstex (GOD BLESS YOU PRESIDENT TRUMP! THANK YOU!)
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To: Jane Long

Good! Thanks.


23 posted on 08/15/2021 8:38:11 AM PDT by Rusty0604 (" When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat." -Ronald Reagan)
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To: Responsibility2nd
TABC was enforcing the order set by Babbitt.

I guess since they are in charge of licensing and compliance, it was up to that agency to deal with a restaurant that was in non compliance with Abbott’s mandate.


TABC is in charge of alcoholic beverages. What does that have to do with a mask mandate or not? What part of Texas's Alcoholic Beverage Code gives them the authority to yank a license if a location doesn't follow gov't diktats that aren't part of ABC? At best, number seven, but even that is rather vague and a restaurant that doesn't enforce a local mask mandate that most people don't want or respect, isn't violating the letter of it.

In addition, what about restaurants that don;t serve any alcoholic beverages? They don't fall under alcohol code in any way, so how does TABC have any legitimate authority to pull their non-alcohol business permits?

(7) the place or manner in which the permittee conducts the permittee’s business warrants the cancellation or suspension of the permit based on the general welfare, health, peace, morals, and safety of the people and on the public sense of decency;
24 posted on 08/15/2021 7:09:37 PM PDT by Svartalfiar
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