Williamson County issues “Stay Home Stay Safe” Order

March 25, 2020

Stay Home Stay Safe

Williamson County, TEXAS

We are now subject to a countywide order to restrict our movements and prevent contact with others in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Williamson County is one of a number of Texas Counties to issue a “Stay Home Stay Safe” order. A link to the full text of the order is posted below.

https://www.wilco.org/Portals/0/Departments/Searchable_Stay%20Home%20Stay%20Safe%20Order%20-%20Judge%20Bill%20Gravell%20Jr%20-%20COVID-19%20%28Adopted%20March%2024%202020%29.pdf

We don’t know how the order will be enforced by government and law enforcement. I hope that folks will read it and modify their daily activities to comply with the order in hopes of slowing the spread of COVID-19. I further hope that the government will use it to inform and educate citizens.

The order lists criminal penalties of up to 180 days in county jail and a possible fine up to $1000. If you or somebody you know is charged with a violation of the order, please call me for a legal consultation. Placing people in jail during this health crisis will not make us safer.

Best wishes to you and your loved ones.

-Steve Hesse