Abbott left the decision to local governments to set stricter guidelines. Two hours later, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins ordered residents of Dallas County to shelter in place beginning 11:59p.m. on the following day. A day later on March 23, Bell, Bexar, Brazos, Cameron, Hunt, McLennan, Stephens counties and the city of Forney, issued a shelter in place for their communities. Collin, Galveston, Harris, Travis, and Williamson counties issued same measures on March 24. However, Collin County had more relaxed guidelines for their shelter in place order. Collin County's order stated that all businesses are essential and would be allowed to remain open as long as they followed physical distancing guidelines.
