Rejecting arguments by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Travis County state judge declined Friday to block Austin and Travis County pandemic orders requiring employees and customers to wear a face covering in local businesses.
State District Judge Lora Livingston announced her ruling in a short order Friday afternoon after a three-hour hearing held remotely via Zoom.
"I cannot find that (the state) met its burden to demonstrate the right to the relief it seeks," Livingston said, adding that a signed order will follow with additional details.
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