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May 3, 2024 · Government-run hospitals and health care facilities can require masks in certain circumstances. These exceptions are in Section 81B.002 (b) (3) of the Texas Health & Safety Code, which was added by Senate Bill 29. The new law became effective September 1st, 2023.
Jun 7, 2023 · New Texas law bans COVID mask, vaccine and shutdown mandates, but some Republicans want more. The bill, recently signed by Gov. Greg Abbott and set to take effect Sept. 1, does not restrict...
Aug 15, 2021 · The Texas Supreme Court on Sunday temporarily blocked mask mandates in Dallas and Bexar counties, marking a pivotal moment in the showdown between state and local government as coronavirus...
Sep 21, 2021 · Sept. 21, 2021 Updated: Sept. 28, 2021 Republish. Gov. Greg Abbott at a March press conference in Dallas. Carly May for The Texas Tribune. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is locked in several pitched...
Mar 10, 2021 · Texas no longer has a statewide mask mandate. But face coverings are still required in some businesses and public places. Texas’ statewide mask mandate has ended as of March 10....
Aug 15, 2021 · Published Aug. 15, 2021 Updated Aug. 18, 2021. The governor of Texas can ban mask mandates, at least for now, after the State Supreme Court sided with the state on Sunday, granting a request...
