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TEXAS STATE LAWS

 

https://guides.sll.texas.gov/covid-19/mask-laws

 

July 29, 2021 – EO Restricting mask and/or vaccine requirement in Texas.

https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA-38_continued_response_to_the_COVID-19_disaster_IMAGE_07-29-2021.pdf

 

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Effective July 29th, 2021 until amended or rescinded.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.