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Texas Will Allow Movie Theaters to Reopen on Friday

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By Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that movie theaters will be allowed to reopen on Friday, along with restaurants, retail stores and museums.

Texas becomes the latest state to allow theaters to open, though the major chains are not expected to restart business until at least July.

Georgia allowed its theaters to reopen on Monday, though as yet it appears that few, if any, have chosen to do so. Abbott acknowledged that many companies would choose to remain closed. “This is permission to open, not a requirement,” Abbott said.

Abbott added theaters and other establishments would be allowed to operate at only 25% capacity, which may make it uneconomical for many businesses to operate.

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