Those restrictions on city and county action are all part of Senate Bill 29, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott at the close of Texas' last legislative session. While the law ties the hands of municipal officials, it doesn't restrict private entities from enacting their own rules, meaning businesses could still require customers to wear masks, for example.

Well now, if a "private entity" puts up their own mandates/rules (to put on masks) for coming into their business, then take your business elsewhere.