Texas Shuts Down State Parks & Historic Sites

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(Austin, Tx) – Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission to close all state parks and historic sites as part of the state’s efforts to strengthen social distancing practices and prevent gatherings of large groups of people.

Historic sites and state parks will close to the public starting at 5 p.m. today and will reopen at the direction of the governor.