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Texas regulators drop cases against salons, barbershops that defied coronavirus closure order

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4:41 PM on May 15, 2020 CDTAUSTIN — Barbershops and salons that defied a statewide order to close will not be penalized by state regulators after Gov. Greg Abbott changed shutdown rules in response to the jailing of a Dallas salon owner.The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has dropped 200 enforcement cases against barbers and cosmetologists who allegedly kept working in April and early May, despite Abbott’s order to close amid the coronavirus outbreak. The agency also dismissed around 180 complaints that had been filed but not yet investigated, spokeswoman Tela Mange said.The move comes after Abbott amid GOP outcry over the jailing of Shelley Luther, who reopened her Dallas salon in defiance of local and state stay-at-home orders.Abbott and made the .In doing so, the licensing agency said it "allows for the reopening of cosmetology and barbering establishments retroactively to April 2, 2020,” meaning those businesses were not required to close.A spokesman for Abbott’s office did not immediately respond. It’s unclear whether he agrees with the licensing agency’s decision.Related:Abbott has repeatedly warned could face fines or a suspension of their state-issued license to operate.The licensing agency oversees cosmetologists, barbers and massage therapists, among other professions. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which issues liquor licenses, is still investigating complaints of bars that reopened prematurely, a spokesman said.Abbott ordered restaurant dining areas, bars and gyms in March to help slow the spread of COVID-19, then expanded the order to include services. On May 1, restaurants, retail stores and movie theaters to partially reopen. Hair and nail salons . Gyms can allow some clients back on Monday. Abbott has not yet set a date for when bars can reopen.The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation received the most complaints about Luther — nine related to reopening, records show. They have now been dropped, Mange said.The department is still investigating claims of businesses operating without a license or breaking other agency rules, Mange said.Get the latest coronavirus updates delivered to your inbox by signing up for our exclusive newsletter.By signing up you agree to our

4:41 PM on May 15, 2020 CDTAUSTIN — Barbershops and salons that defied a statewide order to close will not be penalized by state regulators after Gov. Greg Abbott changed shutdown rules in response to the jailing of a Dallas salon owner.The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has dropped 200 enforcement cases against barbers and cosmetologists who allegedly kept working in April and early May, despite Abbott’s order to close amid the coronavirus outbreak. The agency also dismissed around 180 complaints that had been filed but not yet investigated, spokeswoman Tela Mange said.The...

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