[altoidaltoid]

Cynically, since the morbidity is mostly in the elderly parts of the population vs. the younger ( a la 1918 ), I can see the Lt. Gov of Texas's attitude of " let the olds make their sacrifice" be the driving principle...

[threatofrain]

Not simply just old people [1]. Texas has also categorized religious gatherings of 50 as an essential service, whereas abortion clinics have been closed.

Texas is taking a very different approach from California.