Other reasons UT-Austin would close include “significant actions” by the governor or other public officials, sharply diminished hospital capacity, testing shortages on campus and unmanageable, widespread clusters of cases.

School districts won’t lose state funding if they stick with virtual classes this fall because a local health authority has mandated that classrooms remain closed.

• School systems shall not re-open schools for on-campus, face-to-face instruction until after September 7, 2020;
• Extracurricular sports and activities shall not take place until school systems re-open for on-campus instruction;