Posted: August 26, 2021 at 3:39 pm TWG Source Dallas County can require masks, judge rules – siding against Gov. Greg Abbott Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins can require masks in public schools, colleges and businesses, a state district judge ruled Wednesday — siding against Gov. Greg Abbott. Jenkins’ latest court victory will more than likely be short-lived. Attorney General Ken Paxton is all but guaranteed to appeal the ruling from state District Judge Tonya Parker — who blocked Abbott from enforcing his executive order that prohibits local mask mandates. Via Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.