San Antonio imposes price controls, Dallas limits toilet paper purchases

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Bexar County coronavirus order imposes price controls, possible jail time for violators
Scott Huddleston March 20, 2020

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff signed a new executive order Thursday in response to the coronavirus pandemic that closely aligns with the one issued by Gov. Greg Abbott earlier in the day but goes even further — it imposes price controls on basic necessities and possible jail time for violators.

Wolff’s order unexpectedly added price controls, prohibiting anyone from charging more for groceries, beverages, toilet articles, ice, medicine, medical supplies and meals than they did as of 11:59 p.m. Thursday.

The county judge said he hadn’t had any reports of price gouging in Bexar County, but he didn’t want to see it happening here.

“We want to be on alert for that to make sure nobody is taken advantage of, particularly the elderly,” Wolff said.

The city’s order, which also mirrors Abbott’s order, also was approved Thursday, by the City Council. It includes a fine of up to $2,000 for violations of the order. The county’s fine is half of that —up to $1,000 — but it also gives a judge the option of imposing up to six months of jail time instead of a fine.

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COVID-19 concerns lead to unusual bans in Dallas County
A new Dallas County order limits how much toilet paper you can buy, how closely you can jog with others, and is ordering more businesses to close.
Author: Eric Alvarez (WFAA)
Published: 10:53 PM CDT March 21, 2020

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread through North Texas, Dallas County officials Saturday announced unusual bans to flatten the curve.

The changes include limiting how much toilet paper residents can buy and ticketing people exercising or playing too closely to others outside.

You’ve likely seen empty shelves while at your local grocery store, where you’ve also probably seen customers buying more than they need.

“Some of us have not moved from selfishness to sacrifice,” Jenkins said.

Because of that, Dallas County residents are now limited to 12 rolls of toilet paper, or one package, if it contains more than 12 rolls. That will be in effect for two weeks, or until the supply chain meets the demand.