Originally posted by Rebecca Hennes on April 17, 2020, for the Houston Chronicle.
The orders include implementing a Strike Force that consists of a team of nationally recognized medical experts and private and public leaders that will advise on best practices to safely re-open the state.
“The Strike Force to Open Texas brings together nationally recognized medical experts with public and private sector leaders to achieve this mission”
Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott
“By coming together, we can get Texans back to work, practice safe standards that will prevent the spread of COVID-19, and we can overcome this pandemic.”
Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott
A number of famous Houston and Texas leaders are on the force, including Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, Nancy Kinder and Kendra Scott.
Brad Brookshire
Kendra Scott
Mike Toomey
Kirk Watson
Parker Hudson
Adriana Cruz
Massey Villarreal
Robert B. Rowling
Balous Miller
Elaine Mendoza
Don Evans
Bobby Cox
Arcilia Acosta
Rick Francis
Nancy Kinder
Dr. John Hellerstedt
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale
Tilman Fertitta
Michael Dell
Drayton McLane
Ken Paxton
Scott Dueser
Kathy Britton
J. Bruce Bugg, Jr.
Richard Fisher
Dan Patrick
Dennis Bonnen
John Zerwas
Glenn Hegar
Tom Luce
Dennis Nixon
Ross Perot, Jr.
Kirk Watson
Marc Watts
Graham Weston
Mark Bivins
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