SAN ANTONIO — If you've got questions about the city's curfew - which went into effect on Thanksgiving at 10 p.m. - the city has plenty of answers.
KENS 5 received a Frequently Asked Questions list of things they anticipate people will want to know. Here they are:
Q: I have to work later than 10 p.m. Will I be in violation of the curfew?
A: No. The curfew prohibits social gatherings after 10 p.m. Driving home from work is not a violation.
Q: Does the curfew apply only to outside gatherings?
A: No. Residents are prohibited from gathering with others outside of their household after 10 p.m., including inside of a private home.
Q: Can food trucks continue to operate after 10 p.m.?
A: Yes. Food trucks may offer takeout after 10 p.m., but they must ensure people don’t linger or gather at the site.
Q: Is exercising after 10 p.m. a violation the curfew?
A: No. Individuals may exercise after 10 p.m.; however, please note that most City parks have a closing time. Group exercising after 10 p.m. could be cited for a violation. The intent of the curfew is to limit the gathering of people.
Q: Do restaurants need to clear their dining rooms of customers at 10 p.m.?
A: Enforcement officers will honor a grace period of 30 minutes after closing, but restaurants should take all reasonable steps to closed their dining rooms by 10 p.m., such as stopping the seating of new customers before 10 p.m..
Q: I’m going to a wedding this weekend. If it goes later than 10 p.m., can I be cited for a curfew violation?
A: If the wedding is being held at a private business, such as an event space, attending the event is not a violation of the curfew. The current state occupancy limitations continue to apply to businesses.
The order states that those found in violation of the order will be punished with a fine of up to $1,000.
Leaders issued the curfew Wednesday, just hours after Texas reported a second consecutive day of record newly-reported coronavirus cases. More than 1.13 million Texans have now contracted COVID-19, including more than 75,000 Bexar County residents.