County by county breakdown on mandatory mask orders

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Thursday, April 23, 2020
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Here's a county by county breakdown on mandatory mask orders in the Houston area.

Montgomery County

Will not be issuing an order mandating the wearing of masks in public places.

Brazoria County

County Judge Matt Sebesta will not mandate everyone to wear masks in Brazoria County unless the County Health Authority strongly recommends it. That being said, he does highly encourage everyone to wear a mask when out in public.

Galveston County

Galveston County is not issuing an order requiring face coverings or masks.

Chambers County

At this time, there has not been a discussion on enacting mandatory masks.

Liberty County

The county judge has recommended wearing them. However, no order has been issued at this time.

Fort Bend County

County Judge KP George says he is not issuing a specific order but is recommending that residents wear masks or cloth to cover their nose and mouth when out in public.