Sahar Chmais 

The eviction moratorium under the CARES Act ended on July 25, but the pandemic has not eased. On the contrary, COVID-19 infection rates continue to increase and the U.S. unemployment rate is at 11.1%. 

Precinct one in San Marcos is a hub of apartment complexes and is home to a plethora of university students. In order to protect renters, the city of San Marcos issued an order on April 7 to help residents against getting evicted if they cannot make rent. 

The ordinance requires land...