The City of San Marcos will no longer require face masks inside its facilities as well at outdoor public settings.
The city announced that it revised its requirements following Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-36, which prohibits government entities in Texas from requiring or mandating mask wearing. The city’s revised rules went into effect May 19, which makes face masks optional but not required for employees and visitors regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
“We have followed CDC guidance as we’ve made decisions for the safety of residents and staff throughout the pandemic, and it makes sense to continue that practice now,” City Manager Bert Lumbreras said in a statement. “These changes restore individual personal freedom and the right to make choices while maintaining consistency with CDC guidelines and Governor Abbott’s latest order. I commend the responsible actions taken by our community over the past 15 months and encourage everyone to take advantage of vaccine availability for the safety of themselves and others.”
