Dallas news coronavirus masks. Dallas county judge clay jenkins has sent a letter to gov. The plan will pass muster with governor greg abbott but some businesses and county officials may. The dallas county commissioners court held an emergency session friday morning to vote on adding the mandate to the existing county wide mask policy.
Last month dallas county commissioners passed an order requiring all businesses in the county to enforce masking to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Dallas county to require people to wear masks at essential businesses on public transportation an upset price says jenkins didnt consult fellow commissioners on the plan. Coronavirus dallas county commissioners court passes amended face mask ordinance the dallas county commissioners voted 3 2 to pass an amended version that requires businesses to mandate masks for.
Greg abbott asking him to implement a mandatory mask requirement for the state as the county reported a record high 570 coronavirus cases. Those who dont comply could face fines.