Americans across the country are ready to go back to work.

In some states, people are protesting the shutdowns and demanding that their states reopen.

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In Texas, no one is protesting, because Governor Greg Abbott is about to reopen much of the state.

The Texas Tribune reports:

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Gov. Greg Abbott to let restaurants, movie theaters and malls open with limited capacity Friday

Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that he will let the state’s stay-at-home order expire Thursday as scheduled and allow businesses to begin reopening in phases the next day, the latest ramp-up in his push to restart the Texas economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

First to open Friday: retail stores, restaurants, movie theaters and malls. But they will only be allowed to operate at 25% capacity. Museums and libraries will also be allowed to open at 25% capacity, but hands-on exhibits must remain closed.

Abbott said a second phase of business reopenings could come as soon as May 18 — as long as the state sees “two weeks of data to confirm no flare-up of COVID-19.” That second phase would allow businesses to expand their occupancy to 50%, according to the governor.

Abbott made the announcement during a news conference at the Texas Capitol, which he began by saying he would let the stay-at-home order expire because it “has done its job to slow the growth of COVID-19.”

Here are some updates from Abbott’s Twitter account:

Texas has launched an online #COVID19 test collection map to help Texans locate testing sites across the state.

It shows detailed information on public & private testing sites including mobile, walk-in, & drive-thru locations.

More are added every week. https://t.co/0g22Fy3QxY

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) April 25, 2020

Thanks Texans for supporting our efforts to corral the #coronavirus.

Your success in slowing the #COVID19 spread will allow Texas to open our economy even more.

We will focus on safety first & be guided doctors & data.

We will create more jobs & reduce unemployment.#txlege pic.twitter.com/fSNLfKPqyM

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) April 25, 2020

COVID-19 testing like this continues to ramp up across the state.

We will continue to corral the #coronavirus…

…as we open up business in Texas. #txlege #COVID19https://t.co/XLac286gp6

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) April 28, 2020

It’s no wonder why Abbott is such a popular governor.

Cross posted from American Lookout.