TEXAS STATE LAWS
https://guides.sll.texas.gov/covid-19/mask-laws
July 29, 2021 – EO Restricting mask and/or vaccine requirement in Texas.
State & Local Mask Mandates Prohibited | Mask Restrictions by Place | Legal FAQs About Masks
New prohibitions on COVID-19 mandates for masks, vaccines, and closures were passed during the 88th Legislative Regular Session. These restrictions were in Senate Bill 29, which added Chapter 81B to the Texas Health & Safety Code. The new law became effective September 1st.
· Senate Bill 29, 88th Regular Session
Effective
September 1st, 2023. — This bill adds Chapter 81B to the Texas Health
& Safety Code. It bars government entities from imposing face-covering or
vaccine mandates or closing private businesses and schools due to COVID-19.
· Chapter 81B of
the Texas Health & Safety Code
This
chapter bars government entities from imposing face-covering or vaccine
mandates or closing private businesses and schools due to COVID-19.
· Texas Governor's Executive Order No. GA-38
Effective July 29th, 2021 until amended or rescinded. — This Executive Order was
issued by Governor Greg Abbott. It prohibits state and local governments from
requiring masks.
·
Executive Orders Issued by Governor Greg Abbott (Legislative
Reference Library)
The
Legislative Reference Library has full list of the Executive Orders issued by
Governor Greg Abbott. This list includes past EOs
that relate to COVID-19.