Texas Supreme Court blocks enforcement of Austin dine-in curfew
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The Texas Supreme Court conditionally granted Paxton's petition and directed the Third Court of Appeals to issue relief and block enforcement of the restrictions pending final resolution of the appeal.

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Legal battle over curfew between Austin and state appears far from over
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A judge ruled that the city could limit dine-in hours for bars and restaurants due to COVID concerns but that didn't stop some businesses from staying open. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak has the details.

District judge rules to allow dine-in restrictions in Austin-Travis County
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After pushback from the state, Austin-Travis County will be allowed to enforce food and beverage establishments to close for dine-in between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6:00 am through the holiday weekend.

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District judge rules to allow dine-in restrictions in Austin-Travis County

After pushback from the state, Austin-Travis County will be allowed to enforce food and beverage establishments to close for dine-in between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6:00 am through the holiday weekend.

Restaurant owners push back against local dine-in curfew orders

Restaurant owners are pushing back against the city of Austin and Travis County's recent order closing restaurants and bars on New Year's Eve.