Masks will continue to be required in most of the Wichita County Courthouse for the time being, despite a directive from Gov. Greg Abbott that mask mandates be lifted. Eighty-Ninth District Court Judge Charles Barnard told county commissioners Monday that areas of county buildings that contain courtrooms remain under a ruling from the Texas Supreme Court that requires face coverings. Barnard said he anticipates the supreme court will lift its restrictions June 1 or earlier. In Wichita County that means for at least the next week, masks will not be required on the first floor of the courthouse but will be required on the second and third floors. County Judge Woody Gossom said that applies to the District Attorney's Office, which is located on the third floor.