Houston Chronicle: “A Travis County judge on Friday granted Harris County a temporary restraining order, blocking Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on local COVID-19 restrictions. The decision by Judge Jan Soifer of the 345th Civil District Court provides legal cover for the county health department, which on Thursday issued a mask mandate for schools and daycares at the direction of County Judge Lina Hidalgo. ‘While this decision is temporary, it’s a victory for residents in Harris County who are concerned about this public health crisis,’ County Attorney Christian Menefee said in a statement. ‘We need every tool at our disposal to stop the spread of COVID-19, including masks and other measures that are proven to slow the spread.'”