Harris County Public Health issued a mandatory mask mandate for county school systems and child care centers Thursday evening hours after county officials filed a lawsuit against Gov.. "In summary, we conclude the governor does not possess absolute authority under the Texas Disaster Act to preempt orders issued by local governmental entities or officials that contradict his executive order," the opinion reads. Clear Creek ISD schools are located in both Harris County and Galveston County. Im glad to see the courts reining the Governor in. As per the CDC, large events and mass gatherings may contribute to the spread of COVID-19. Read more. NEW: An appellate court ruled in our favor in our case against @GovAbbott and @KenPaxtonTX challenging the Governors unlawful orders tying local officials hands in COVID response efforts. Last night, August 12, 2021, the Harris County local health authority shared information contradicting Executive Order GA-38 issued by Governor Abbott, which currently prohibits school districts from issuing mask mandates. for reopening guidance for retail industry workforce. Massive ranch up for sale near Texas next big state park, Texas House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana, Family gets largest known jail-death settlement in Texas, Texas man catches giant alligator snapping turtle, releases it, 3,800-acre San Antonio-area property to become Texas state park, Conroe ISD schools secured as manhunt for gunman continues, You can own your own cave system for a cool $875k, home included, Texas college baseball player hit by stray bullet mid-game, Uber ranks Houston among most 'forgetful' U.S. cities, KPRC 2 Houston names new 4 p.m. anchor, adds traffic lead, Greg Abbott 'regrets' calling massacre victim 'illegal', Watch: Fire breaks out at Houston's Traders Village, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxing its indoor mask-wearing guidelines Friday, Massive Coastal Bend ranch up for sale near Texas next big state park, Family gets largest known jail-death settlement in Texas: 'We wanted justice', Texas man catches massive alligator snapping turtle, then releases it back into the wild, Property north of San Antonio set to become a new Texas state park, Conroe ISD schools secured as manhunt for Cleveland, Texas shooter continues, This $875K Texas home comes with its very own cave system. The latest round of a mask mandate fight between Texas Gov. Harris Co. mask mandate can . City employees will also no longer be required to conduct temperature screenings upon entering city buildings. The policy suspension no longer requires City of Houston employee temperature screenings, but does not apply to all clinical personnel (e.g., EMTs, paramedics, nurses, and doctors).