In Court, Dallas County Mask Mandate Faces Off Against Governor's Executive Order & Ban

Dallas TX

24 August, 2021

1:25 PM

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CBS Dallas/Fort Worth August 24, 2021 There could soon be clear direction for those living and doing business in Dallas County. A decision is set to be made in court on August 24 regarding if the public will or won't have to follow a mask mandate. The hearing happens as Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins continues to go head-to-head with Governor Greg Abbott. Under the Dallas County order all commercial buildings providing goods or services to the public must implement a safety policy that includes an indoor mask policy for all employees and visitors. The policy can also require those in buildings to take other mitigating measures like social distancing. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.