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"The state-wide mask mandate is lifted today. Yet once again, Austin Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown are trying to figure out how they can buck state law and resist Governor Greg

You will lose again: Ken Paxton gives Austin till 6 p.m. to lift local mask requirement Chuck Lindell, Austin American-Statesman They dont need government telling them what to do. Gov. Abbott explains why he lifted the mask mandate. Replay Video UP NEXT Accusing Austin and Travis County officials of violating Gov. Greg Abbotts pandemic-related orders, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened Wednesday to sue unless a local mask mandate for businesses was rescinded. Undau...

As Texas governor lifts state mask mandate, here’s what we know A worker wearing a mask to protect against the spread on COVID-19 passes murals painted on a boarded-up business in downtown Austin, Texas, Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Texas Gov. Greg Abbots mask mandate for the state ends Wednesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Texans will no longer be under a statewide mandate to wear masks in public as of Wednesday, but they shouldn’t be too quick to throw out their face coverings. Gov. Greg Abbott last ...

Austin is requiring masks be worn inside area businesses, with violators subject to a fine of up to $2,000, under local rules adopted in July.

Austin, Texas Fourth-Largest City, Keeping Mask Mandate Despite Gov. Greg Abbotts Order On 3/9/21 at 3:17 PM EST Austin Chief Medical Officer Mark Escott announced Tuesday the states fourth-largest city will remain in Stage 4, the second-highest risk level. That stage advises individuals to avoid nonessential travel and recommends that businesses operate up to 25 to 50 percent capacity, in addition to the wearing of face coverings. Escott announced the rules, which are required by a City Counci...

The order operates as a public health mandate — under the recommendations of Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott.

© Getty The Austin City Council announced Tuesday that customers will still be required to wear face masks inside Travis County businesses despite Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) lifting the statewide mandate. Interim Health Authority for Austin Public Health Mark Escott said during a joint Austin City Council and Travis County Commissioners Court meeting that Abbott’s move ends the mask mandate only for individuals. Therefore, the city still can require businesses to implement rules, according t...

H-E-B announced Friday shoppers are still expected to wear masks while in stores. The chain also will still require all their employees and vendors to wear masks while at work.

Essential workers protest over Abbott’s decision to lift mask mandate By John Krinjak AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott has caught a lot of heat over his plans to totally repeal the mask mandate in Texas, and get rid of capacity limits on businesses. Monday Central Texas essential workers and local activists will add their voices, saying "not so fast" to Abbott’s order.  Groups including the Restaurant Organizing Project, Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee, Austin Mutual Aid a...

APH warns ending the mask mandate could lead to spring COVID-19 surge APH warns ending the mask mandate could lead to COVID spring surge The relaxing of masking rules comes as Travis County continues to try to get shots in arms as soon as possible. AUSTIN, Texas - Gov. Greg Abbott is officially lifting the mask mandate on March 10, and with that, letting businesses open back up to 100 percent capacity, including bars. "I think its reckless for bars to be open in the first place. Especially ...