Obviously interested to hear Abbott's take on this, but it appears to thread the needle, or at least try to, by focusing the enforcement mechanism on businesses vs. individuals
Per Bexar order, which is now posted:
"Consistent w/ [Abbott’s order], no civil or criminal penalty will be imposed on individuals for failure to wear a face covering"
Biz could face $1K fine for “failure to develop & implement” policy req. masks when distancing isn’t feasible
"Consistent w/ [Abbott’s order], no civil or criminal penalty will be imposed on individuals for failure to wear a face covering"
Biz could face $1K fine for “failure to develop & implement” policy req. masks when distancing isn’t feasible
New from @GovAbbott spox: "Judge Wolff’s order is not inconsistent with the Governor’s executive order. Our office urges officials and the public to adopt and follow the health protocols for businesses established by doctors that are available at open.texas.gov."
Abbott gives blessing in KWTX interview, saying Wolff has "finally figured" out what locals can do w/ masks under statewide order: "Gov't cannot require individuals to wear masks. However, pursuant to my plan, local governments can require stores and business to require masks."
Full Abbott comments to KWTX: 
In evening TV appearances, @GovAbbott points to this line from his latest statewide order: "Nothing in this executive order or the DSHS minimum standards precludes requiring a customer to follow additional hygiene measures when obtaining services." lrl.texas.gov/scanned/govdoc…
