COVID Beach Closings. Local v. State. Compare. Contrast.

State leaving beach closures to local officials: Texas

State closing beaches statewide: Florida

Did all local entities close Texas beaches? No

•  City of Galveston closed since March 29 
• Non incorporated Galveston opened beaches on April 13th
• Galveston Island State Park re-opened as all state parks did by Governor declaration on April 13th
• Corpus Christi beaches closed for Easter weekend, continue to be open until 8 p.m. daily
• South Padre Island beaches are only open for “active exercise”
• Rockport beaches are closed until April 30

Did Florida pivot to locals for re-opening? Yes, the decision to re-open will be that of local officials

Spectrum news | Florida Beaches Facing Criticism but Some in Texas Never Fully Closed