Not only TP, some stores in Tx completely sold out of eggs, fruit and milk. Several stores closing at 8 pm last night to stop the stampede.
TEXAS FOLKS, GETTA GRIP!
Gov. Abbott warns against hoarding toiletries, food amid coronavirus fears
https://www.fox26houston.com/news/gov-abbott-warns-against-hoarding-toiletries-food-amid-coronavirus-fears?
To prepare our stores to better serve our customers, all H-E-B, Joe V's Smart Shop, Mi Tienda and Central Market stores in the Houston area will shift to modified hours, closing at 8 p.m. today. Starting tomorrow, March 14 we will shift to modified hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice.
http://stylemagazine.com/news/2020/mar/13/scott-mcclelland-h-e-b-president-fooddrug/
One line in HEB's statement caught my eye
HEB: Prepare, Don’t Stockpile
Texas-based grocer HEB is addressing the widespread reports of people clearing out store shelves amid the panic over coronavirus. In a statement HEB says:
“H-E-B has been preparing for coronavirus for several months and we are in a strong position to keep replenishing our shelves. Customers should not panic, we have the ability to restock shelves and encourage our customers to remain calm. H-E-B Partners are ready to help Texas slow the spread.”
HEB will limit purchases to four bottles of hand-sanitizer and four bottles of hand soap per transaction, per trip.
https://www.newsradioklbj.com/2020/03/13/heb-prepare-dont-stockpile/