Texas Set to Reopen Some Sectors Closed by Coronavirus

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott set the state on a path to reopening, with an announcement that shopping, camping and some medical procedures may restart as soon as next week

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott set the nation’s second-largest state on a path to reopening Friday, with an announcement that shopping, hiking and some medical procedures may restart as soon as next week.

Stores will be allowed to reopen April 24 on a to-go or delivery basis, similar to restaurants, so employees can run items to customers at the front doors to the shops, at their car windows or at their homes, Mr. Abbott said.

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