From Texas DPS
(texarkanagazette.com)
As part of our efforts to enforce Governor Abbott’s Executive Order (GA-12), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is increasing its presence along the Texas/Louisiana border. DPS Troopers will set up roadway screening stations to gather required forms from road travelers along the border. The area of operations will remain in Texas counties that border Louisiana. The established screening stations will take place on major roadways in these counties, including interstate highways and other high-volume routes. Travelers will be asked to complete the travel form required under GA-12. It’s important for those entering Texas from Louisiana to be prepared to stop.
While the department does not discuss specifics related to its operational plans regarding enforcement, we want the public to be prepared for increased patrols and additional law enforcement presence along the Texas/Louisiana border as we work to enforce the Governor’s Executive Order.
As a reminder, it is important for those who fall under the self-quarantine mandates outlined in GA-12 to remember that a violation of the Executive Order is subject to criminal penalties. Additional information about the Executive Order and its requirements can be found online at www.dps.texas.gov/COVIDtravel.
GA-12 does not apply to travel related to commercial activity, military service, emergency response, health response and critical infrastructure functions.
Sergeant Stephanie Davis
Texas Department of Public Safety
Note: Troopers are stopping vehicles on Tx49/LA2 as they enter into Marion County.
Documents:
- Air Travelers: https://www.dps.texas.gov/covidtravel/TravelFormForArrivals.pdf
- Vehicle Travelers: https://www.dps.texas.gov/covidtravel/groundTravel.pdf
- Mandatory Terms of Self Quarantine: https://www.dps.texas.gov/covidtravel/MandatoryTermsOfSelfQuarantine.pdf
- Executive Order Authorizing: https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA-12_roadway_quarantine_for_COVID-19_IMAGE_03-29-2020.pdf