Statewide facemask order in effect here, but enforcement unlikely
On July 2, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order G-29, mandating the use of face coverings over the nose and mouth by every person in Texas.
In issuing the order, Gov. Abbott acknowledged the recent acceleration of COVID-19 prevalence in Texas. He cited recent substantial increases in COVID-19 positive cases following his phased-in reopening of businesses in Texas, and increased…