Rules for special events relaxed in response to new COVID guidelines By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team Published AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Center for Events (ACE) says it's revising the Bringing Events Back: Event Reopening Guide and the COVID-19 Health and Safety Form currently required for special events applications. Revisions to the guide and application process will take effect next week. Officials say applicants can anticipate changes to the social distancing requirements and masking requirements to incorporate the latest guidelines. Providing proof of vaccine for patrons will not be a requirement for event applicants, officials say. Any pre-admission proof of vaccine protocols will be up to event organizers to determine.