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The Texan restaurants Launderette and Fresa’s until recently required proof that customers were at least partially vaccinated so they could dine indoors (via Eater Austin). This action is in direct disobedience to the law recently signed by Governor Greg Abbott banning such restrictions on customers (via Texas Tribune). The law also outlines the consequences of imposing these requirements.
One of these consequences was, for example, that Fresa and Launderette were threatened with the possible loss of their liquor licenses. According to another Texas Tribune article, a spokesman for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission said none of the restaurants were aware of the new law, which we can really only take at face value. However, it should be noted that both restaurants immediately paid the bill and customers no longer ask for proof of vaccination status. However, they do require that guests continue to wear masks while dining inside (when not seated at a table).
This just goes to show that the food and beverage industry is still affected by Covid-19 and is doing their best to stay up to date with local and national laws regarding safety – each restaurant had to swivel multiple times to find ways Generate income while still putting health and safety first. But sometimes bills like Governor Abbott’s go fast, and it’s a lesson for restaurateurs and business owners out there to keep abreast of what’s okay and what could cost them dearly.
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