LIST: Where in Austin do you still need to wear a mask? By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team Published Where in Austin do you still need to wear a mask? Following Governor Abbott's announcement that he was lifting the statewide mask mandate, a number of businesses in the Austin area have announced that they will continue to require the use of masks. AUSTIN, Texas - Following Governor Abbott's announcement that he was lifting the statewide mask mandate, a number of businesses in the Austin area have announced that they will continue to require the use of masks. Here is a list of establishments that will still be requiring masks upon entry and enforcing COVID restrictions, despite the mask mandate being lifted on March 10th. The list is broken down into different sections including restaurants, gym/fitness centers, movie theaters, tattoo shops, retail stores, and many more.