Openings & Closures

Grocery store, Market, Corner Store, Food Bank, etc.

Yes.

Retail Services

Yes, services may be provided through pick-up, delivery by mail, or delivery to the customer's doorstep. In-store retail services may be provided if operated at up to 50 percent of the total occupancy of the retail establishment.

Shopping malls, to include food court dining areas, may operate at 50 percent of the total listed capacity. Video arcades may operate at 50 percent capacity, and must follow the minimum health protocols here.

Restaurants

Yes, restaurants may operate at up to 50 percent of the total occupancy, and must abide by specific minimum health protocols.

Bar/Nightclub

All bars/nightclubs are to remain closed.

Movie Theatre

Yes, movie theaters may operate at up to 50 percent of the total occupancy, and must abide by specific minimum health protocols.

Hair Salon, Beauty Salon, Barbershop, Nail Salon, Tanning Salon

Yes, these personal care facilities are able to open with conditions. Work-stations must be 6 feet apart, and social-distancing, hygiene and face-covering behaviors must be followed.

Massage, Personal Care and Other Beauty Services

Yes, massage establishments, other licensed massage therapists, personal-care and beauty services, such as tattoo studios, piercing studios, hair removal services, and hair loss treatment and growth services may operate maintaining 6 feet between stations, in compliance with applicable law, and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.

Dental Care Providers, Eye Care Providers

Medical providers shall abide by health protocols enacted by their relevant licensing agencies.

Gyms

Yes, gyms are able to open with a 50 percent capacity; and facilities must abide by minimum standard health protocols, to include ensuring spacing in showers and locker room facilities by, for example, closing off certain lockers or showers.

Gyms must require all individuals inside of the business establishment to wear a face covering at all times.

For information specifically related to school gymnasiums and facilities, please see the Texas Education Agency’s Guidance.

Pools

Yes, indoor and outdoor pools may open at 50 percent capacity. Pools owned and operated by the City of El Paso remain closed.

Waterparks

Yes, Waterparks may operate at 50 percent capacity; and, any video arcade components must follow specific protocols. Waterparks owned and operated by the City of El Paso remain closed.

City Parks and Recreation Facilities

The City's parks are currently closed with the exception of trails, walking paths, and playground equipment for small children.

Visitors are required to keep six feet apart from others not within their household, not congregate with people who are not from their household, to use face coverings, maintain 6-feet distancing, and urged not use trails if they or anyone in their household is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms View a complete list of walking paths.

The City is developing a plan to reopen the various Senior Centers, Recreational Facilities, Splash Parks/Pads, Zoo and Botanical Gardens which were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

City of El Paso Museums

No. The City is developing a plan to reopen various City Museums which were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Park Trails

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reopened portions of Franklin Mountains State Park for limited day use.

Only 300 people will be allowed each day. No groups larger than ten (except those in the same family or household). Face coverings are strongly encouraged while in the park.

People may also visit Hueco Tanks State park following minimum health guidelines.

People may also visit Hueco Tanks State park following minimum health guidelines. Visitors must purchase day passes prior to arrival through the Reservation System at www.texasstateparks.org or by calling Customer Service at 512-389-8900.

Places of Worship, Church

Yes, and must follow minimum standard health protocols.

Childcare Facilities and Services

Yes, childcare services, may operate under licensing and state law requirements and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.

Driver Education Programs

Yes, driver education programs may operate under licensing and state law requirements and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.

Motorsports Events

Yes, motorsports events may operate at up to 50 percent capacity and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.

Youth Clubs

Yes, youth clubs such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, TOP Teens, FFA and Girl Inc. may hold meetings and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.

However, City parks are currently closed with the exception of hiking trails and walking paths. Additionally, currently gatherings of groups greater than 10 individuals are not allowed.

Youth Camps

Yes, youth camps, including those defined in Chapter 141 of the Texas Health and Safety Code and summer camps and daytime and overnight camps for youth may operate and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.

However, City parks are currently closed with the exception of hiking trails and walking paths. Additionally, currently gatherings of groups greater than 10 individuals are not allowed.

Bowling Alleys, Bingo Halls, Simulcast Racing, Skating Rinks

Yes, bowling alleys, bingo halls, simulcast racing and skating rinks may operate at up to 50 percent the total listed occupancy and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.

Rodeos, Equestrian Events

Yes, outdoor rodeos and equestrian events, but not larger events such as fairs, may operate at up to 50 percent capacity and must comply with minimum Health Protocols.

Drive-In Concerts

Yes, drive-in concerts, under guidelines that facilitate appropriate distancing and require spectators to remain in their vehicles, and minimize in-person contact between people not from the same household or vehicle.

Amateur Sporting Events

Yes, amateur sporting events may resume at 50 percent of the normal operating limits, but no spectators may attend.

However, City parks are currently closed with the exception of hiking trails and walking paths. The City facilities are not available for any public/private sporting events or gatherings of groups greater than 10 individuals.

Professional Sporting Events

Yes, professional sporting events may begin, but are limited to 50 percent of the normal operating limits and spectators are allowed but must comply with minimum Health Protocols.

Youth & Adult Sports Programs

Yes, youth and adult sports programs may begin practices, games and similar competitions may also begin and must comply with minimum Health Protocols. No spectators may attend.

However, City parks are currently closed with the exception of hiking trails and walking paths. The City facilities are not available for any public/private sporting events or gatherings of groups greater than 10 individuals.

Vet or Pet Hospital

Yes, you may obtain health services for pets.

Pet groomers for everyone, not just veterinarian issues

Yes, non-health related service is permitted. It must follow the Governor's guidelines for reopened services.

Dog Boarding/Daycare:

Yes, but it must follow the Governor's guidelines for reopened services.

Animal Shelters

The City Animal Shelter remains closed to walk-in traffic, but they are operating through curb-side service.

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Centers/Facilities, Long-Term Care Facilities

No. Except for end of life, compassionate care or emergent situations, people may not visit nursing homes, assisted living centers/facilities, or long-term care facilities. Yes, unless as determined through guidance from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). These facilities should follow infection control policies and practices set forth by HHSC.

Senior Centers, Recreation Centers operated by the City

Senior Centers and Recreation Center operated by the City remain closed; however the City is developing a plan to re-open facilities closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Laundromat, Dry Cleaning Service

Yes.

Funeral Services, Funeral Homes

Yes, however must follow minimum standard health protocols.

Outdoor Markets (Flea, Farmers, etc.)

Yes, outdoor markets are authorized to be open at 50 percent capacity and must follow the minimum Health Protocols.

Indoor Amusements (Laser Tag/Paint Ball/Indoor Playground)

Indoor amusements may reopen at 50 percent capacity and must follow the minimum Health Protocols found here

Amusement Parks

Yes, amusement parks may re-open at 50 percent capacity, and visitors must follow minimum standard health protocols.

Outdoor Events, such as Halloween or Thanksgiving

Any outdoor gathering in excess of 10 people is prohibited. Individuals who gather in groups of 10 or fewer, must remain 6 feet apart from individuals not from their household, must wear face coverings, and must follow Minimum Standard Health Protocols.

Rafting or tubing

People shall not use commercial rafting or tubing services, including rental of rafts or tubes and transportation of people for the purpose of rafting or tubing.