Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee, left, and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, right, are shown during press conference Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Houston. Menefee on Thursday sued Gov. Greg Abbott over his executive order barring local governments from enacting measures to protect the public from COVID-19.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Thursday issued a mandatory mask order for Harris County schools and day cares, joining the chorus of elected officials in Texas’ larges cities in defying Gov. Greg Abbott’s order prohibiting local COVID-19 restrictions.
Hidalgo’s order requires students, teachers, staff and visitors to K-12 schools and daycare centers to wear face coverings. Schools also are required to notify parents when a student has close contact with someone who tests positive for the virus.
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